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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX10

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX10 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 TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony TX10

 GX-1L TX10 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung GX-1L

 TX10 GX-1L 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2006More recent by 66 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kCrisper display (+711k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony TX10

 GX-1L TX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX10 size comparison

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

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography advice
Sony TX10 Portrait photography advice
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
Street photography with Sony TX10
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (570 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
Sports photography with Sony TX10
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
Travel photography with Sony TX10
52
lighter than competitors (570 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
71
environment sealing
supports focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography info
Sony TX10 Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
46
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging highlights
Sony TX10 Vlogging highlights
9
lack of video recording
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony TX10
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2006-02-24 2011-08-16
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 210 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.50 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570 grams (1.26 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $309