Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX66

Following is a extended review of the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX66, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1L was brought out 7 years before the TX66 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GX-1L scores vs the TX66 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L comes with external measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX66 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GX-1L compared to the TX66.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and TX66 is 69 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and TX66.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony TX66 will show more detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.