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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX200V

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Launched January 2006
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX200V Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony TX200V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was revealed 7 years earlier than the TX200V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GX-1S scores against the TX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony TX200V

 GX-1S TX200V 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung GX-1S

 TX200V GX-1S 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2006Newer by 73 months
Display size3.3"2.5"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1230k210kCrisper display (+1020k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony TX200V

 GX-1S TX200V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S comes with outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the GX-1S and the TX200V.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and TX200V is 68 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and TX200V.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TX200V will render extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX200V Portrait photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
36
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography info
Sony TX200V Street photography info
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (605g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1S
Travel photography with Sony TX200V
52
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
71
weather sealing
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography advice
Sony TX200V Landscape photography advice
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
47
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging factors
Sony TX200V Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony TX200V
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2006-01-16 2012-01-30
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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 - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 210 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605 grams (1.33 lb) 129 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 life - 220 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $850 $500