Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX55
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed February 2006
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Revealed July 2011
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX55 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony TX55, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GX-1L was manufactured 6 years earlier than the TX55 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the GX-1L matches up vs the TX55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony TX55
GX-1L | TX55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung GX-1L
TX55 | GX-1L | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | February 2006 | More recent by 65 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 210k | Crisper screen (+1020k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony TX55
GX-1L | TX55 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L provides outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony TX55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-1L against the TX55.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and TX55 is 69 and 97 respectively.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and TX55.
Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX-1L featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TX55 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2006-02-24 | 2011-07-24 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of display | 210k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.50 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 570 grams (1.26 pounds) | 109 grams (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 250 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $0 | $350 |