Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX30

Following is a thorough review of the Samsung GX-10 and Sony TX30, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-10 was launched 7 years before the TX30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GX-10 grades versus the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-10 provides outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-10 and the TX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and TX30 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and TX30.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-10 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony TX30 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.