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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX5

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX5 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
  • Introduced January 2006
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released February 2010
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX5 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony TX5, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was manufactured 5 years earlier than the TX5 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX-1S grades against the TX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony TX5

 GX-1S TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung GX-1S

 TX5 GX-1S 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2006More modern by 49 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony TX5

 GX-1S TX5 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1S provides external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GX-1S and the TX5.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and TX5 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and TX5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony TX5 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Portrait photography camera
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography highlights
Sony TX5 Street photography highlights
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (605 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography advice
Sony TX5 Sports photography advice
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1S
Travel photography with Sony TX5
52
lighter than competition (605 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
62
environment proof
offers touch focus
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (148 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography advice
Sony TX5 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
lack of Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging advice
Sony TX5 Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
30
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (148 grams)
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony TX5
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2006-01-16 2010-02-18
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 210 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605 grams (1.33 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $850 $239