Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX200V
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX200V 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
- Launched February 2006
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Revealed January 2012
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX200V Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX200V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony TX200V
GX-1L | TX200V | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung GX-1L
TX200V | GX-1L | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | February 2006 | More recent by 72 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 210k | Clearer screen (+1020k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony TX200V
GX-1L | TX200V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2006-02-24 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 6 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 5 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3.3" |
Screen resolution | 210k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 570 grams (1.26 lb) | 129 grams (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 | - | 220 shots |
Battery type | - | 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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC card | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $500 |