Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX20
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced January 2006
(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
- Released February 2012
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX20 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX20, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GX-1S was announced 7 years prior to the TX20 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GX-1S scores against the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony TX20
GX-1S | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung GX-1S
TX20 | GX-1S | |||
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Released | February 2012 | January 2006 | More recent by 74 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 210k | Clearer screen (+712k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony TX20
GX-1S | TX20 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1S features physical 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 TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1S and the TX20.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and TX20 is 68 and 96 respectively.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and TX20.
As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-1S with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony TX20 will offer more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2006-01-16 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 210k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 605g (1.33 lb) | 133g (0.29 lb) |
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 rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
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 |
Pricing at launch | $850 | $330 |