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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX30

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX30 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
  • Revealed January 2006
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Released July 2013
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX30 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung GX-1S and Sony TX30, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The GX-1S was unveiled 8 years prior to the TX30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the GX-1S matches up against the TX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony TX30

 GX-1S TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung GX-1S

 TX30 GX-1S 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2006More recent by 91 months
Screen dimensions3.3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1229k210kClearer screen (+1019k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony TX30

 GX-1S TX30 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1S and Sony TX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-1S vs the TX30.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and TX30 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and TX30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX-1S having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony TX30 will show extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX30 Portrait photography highlights
50
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
38
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography factors
Sony TX30 Street photography factors
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (605 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
Sports photography with Sony TX30
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competition (605g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
69
weather proof
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX30 Landscape photography highlights
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
Vlogging with Sony TX30
9
can't record video
34
decently wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony TX30
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2006-01-16 2013-07-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Max resolution 3008 x 2008 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3.3"
Resolution of display 210k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 gr (1.33 lbs) 141 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC card -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $850 $230