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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX1

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched February 2006
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released August 2009
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX1 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1L was announced 4 years earlier than the TX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GX-1L matches up against the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony TX1

 GX-1L TX1 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung GX-1L

 TX1 GX-1L 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2006Newer by 41 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony TX1

 GX-1L TX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L has physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-1L and the TX1.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and TX1 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and TX1.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony TX1 will provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography details
Sony TX1 Street photography details
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (570 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography factors
Sony TX1 Sports photography factors
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
Travel photography with Sony TX1
52
lighter than competition (570 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography information
Sony TX1 Landscape photography information
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
31
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging advice
Sony TX1 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
28
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony TX1
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2006-02-24 2009-08-06
Physical type 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 area 369.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 210k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 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 570g (1.26 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $350