Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX66
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2006
- Later Model is Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Released February 2012
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX66 Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX66, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GX-10 was manufactured 6 years before the TX66 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GX-10 grades versus the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony TX66
GX-10 | TX66 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung GX-10
TX66 | GX-10 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | September 2006 | More recent by 66 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 210k | Clearer screen (+1020k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony TX66
GX-10 | TX66 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 has exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX66 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-10 and the TX66.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and TX66 is 59 and 97 respectively.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and TX66.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-10 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony TX66 will offer greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2006-09-21 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3.3" |
Display resolution | 210 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 793g (1.75 lb) | 109g (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $850 | $350 |