Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX200V

Below is a complete analysis of the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony TX200V, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was introduced 7 years prior to the TX200V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GX-1L grades versus the TX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L has got external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony TX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-1L vs the TX200V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and TX200V is 69 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and TX200V.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-1L with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX200V will result in more detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be behind with regard to sensor tech.