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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX20

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(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
Sony TX20
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony TX20

 GX-1L TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung GX-1L

 TX20 GX-1L 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2006More recent by 73 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k210kSharper display (+712k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony TX20

 GX-1L TX20 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography highlights
Sony TX20 Street photography highlights
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (570g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography features
Sony TX20 Sports photography features
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography info
Sony TX20 Travel photography info
52
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
72
good battery pack (250 shots)
environment proof
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography factors
Sony TX20 Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging advice
Sony TX20 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony TX20
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
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