Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX20

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.

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.

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.

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.