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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX5

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Newer Model is Samsung GX-20
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung GX-10 and Sony TX5, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is fairly close but the GX-10 (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") boast different sensor size.

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The GX-10 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the TX5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GX-10 grades vs the TX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony TX5

 GX-10 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung GX-10

 TX5 GX-10 
IntroducedFebruary 2010September 2006More recent by 41 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony TX5

 GX-10 TX5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 has got physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-10 versus the TX5.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and TX5 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and TX5.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The GX-10 uses the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier. The older GX-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Portrait photography camera
52
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography details
Sony TX5 Sports photography details
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography features
Sony TX5 Travel photography features
49
weather sealing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
62
weather proofing
has touch focus
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (148 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX5 Landscape photography advice
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging features
Sony TX5 Vlogging features
9
no video
30
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (148 grams)
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony TX5
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2006-09-21 2010-02-18
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793 grams (1.75 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $850 $239