Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX10

Below is a in-depth overview of the Samsung GX-1L and Sony TX10, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1L was revealed 6 years earlier than the TX10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the GX-1L scores versus the TX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L provides outer measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-1L and Sony TX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the GX-1L against the TX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and TX10 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and TX10.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-1L having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony TX10 will give more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.