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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX20

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(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
Sony TX20
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony TX20

 GX-1S TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung GX-1S

 TX20 GX-1S 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2006More recent by 74 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k210kClearer screen (+712k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony TX20

 GX-1S TX20 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography information
Sony TX20 Portrait photography information
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Street photography camera
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (605g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography details
Sony TX20 Travel photography details
52
lighter than others in class (605 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
great battery (250 CIPA)
weather proofing
comes with touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging info
Sony TX20 Vlogging info
9
can't record video
35
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony TX20
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
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