Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX100V

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung GX-1L and Sony TX100V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1L was revealed 5 years earlier than the TX100V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the GX-1L grades against the TX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L has outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-1L and Sony TX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-1L against the TX100V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and TX100V is 69 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and TX100V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony TX100V will resolve greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.