Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX20

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.