Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX30
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX30 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Launched July 2013
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX30 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX30, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe GX-1L was released 8 years prior to the TX30 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GX-1L matches up against the TX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony TX30
GX-1L | TX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung GX-1L
TX30 | GX-1L | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | February 2006 | More recent by 90 months | |
Display size | 3.3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 210k | Crisper display (+1019k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony TX30
GX-1L | TX30 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L comes with exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-1L versus the TX30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and TX30 is 69 and 96 respectively.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and TX30.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-1L due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony TX30 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2006-02-24 | 2013-07-26 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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 mount type | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 210k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 570g (1.26 lb) | 141g (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC card | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $230 |