Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX5

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

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).

Check the Samsung GX-1L and Sony TX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.