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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX10

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced January 2006
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX10 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung GX-1S and Sony TX10, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1S was launched 6 years earlier than the TX10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GX-1S scores versus the TX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony TX10

 GX-1S TX10 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung GX-1S

 TX10 GX-1S 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2006More recent by 67 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kSharper screen (+711k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony TX10

 GX-1S TX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-1S and the TX10.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and TX10 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and TX10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-1S featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony TX10 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX10 Portrait photography highlights
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (6MP)
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography information
Sony TX10 Street photography information
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (605 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography features
Sony TX10 Travel photography features
52
lighter than others (605 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
weather sealing
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1S
Landscape photography with Sony TX10
46
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
46
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
Vlogging with Sony TX10
9
lack of video recording
34
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony TX10
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2006-01-16 2011-08-16
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 210 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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 605g (1.33 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $850 $309