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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX7

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Updated by Samsung GX-20
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony TX7, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is fairly close but the GX-10 (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-10 was released 4 years earlier than the TX7 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GX-10 scores versus the TX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony TX7

 GX-10 TX7 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung GX-10

 TX7 GX-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010September 2006Fresher by 40 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution921k210kSharper display (+711k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony TX7

 GX-10 TX7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 has exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony TX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the GX-10 vs the TX7.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and TX7 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and TX7.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The GX-10 contains the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The older GX-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography information
Sony TX7 Portrait photography information
52
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-10
Street photography with Sony TX7
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Sports photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography advice
Sony TX7 Travel photography advice
49
environment proof
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
59
supports touch focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography features
Sony TX7 Landscape photography features
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
36
pretty wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony TX7
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2006-09-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 210k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 793 grams (1.75 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $850 $300