Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX100V

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung GX-1S and Sony TX100V, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1S was introduced 6 years earlier than the TX100V and that is quite a serious gap as far as 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 TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GX-1S grades vs the TX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S has exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1S and Sony TX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-1S compared to the TX100V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and TX100V is 68 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and TX100V.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX100V will resolve greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.