Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX20
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed February 2006
(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
- Announced February 2012
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX20 Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung GX-1L and Sony TX20, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GX-1L was manufactured 7 years earlier than the TX20 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GX-1L matches up versus the TX20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony TX20
GX-1L | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung GX-1L
TX20 | GX-1L | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | February 2006 | More recent by 73 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 210k | Sharper display (+712k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony TX20
GX-1L | TX20 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L provides exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Samsung GX-1L and Sony TX20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-1L versus the TX20.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and TX20 is 69 and 96 respectively.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and TX20.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-1L due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony TX20 will provide more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2006-02-24 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 5 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 210k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | - |
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 570 grams (1.26 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
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 rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $0 | $330 |