Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX7
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony TX7
GX-10 | TX7 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung GX-10
TX7 | GX-10 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | September 2006 | Fresher by 40 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 210k | Sharper display (+711k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony TX7
GX-10 | TX7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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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 |