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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX5

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX5 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
  • Announced February 2006
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX5 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung GX-1L and Sony TX5, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was introduced 5 years earlier than the TX5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GX-1L matches up versus the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony TX5

 GX-1L TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung GX-1L

 TX5 GX-1L 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2006Newer by 48 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony TX5

 GX-1L TX5 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L comes with outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-1L compared to the TX5.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and TX5 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and TX5.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony TX5 will show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
Portrait photography with Sony TX5
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
26
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography details
Sony TX5 Street photography details
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (570g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Sports photography camera
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competitors in class (570 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
62
environment sealing
includes touch focus
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (148 grams)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography advice
Sony TX5 Landscape photography advice
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
Vlogging with Sony TX5
9
can't shoot video
30
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony TX5
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2006-02-24 2010-02-18
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m 2.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570g (1.26 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $239