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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX55

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX55 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
  • Revealed January 2006
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX55 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX55, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was announced 6 years prior to the TX55 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the GX-1S grades vs the TX55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony TX55

 GX-1S TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung GX-1S

 TX55 GX-1S 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2006More recent by 67 months
Display size3.3"2.5"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1230k210kClearer display (+1020k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony TX55

 GX-1S TX55 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys outside 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 TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GX-1S vs the TX55.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and TX55 is 68 and 97 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and TX55.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-1S using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TX55 will provide you with more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography factors
Sony TX55 Portrait photography factors
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
36
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography highlights
Sony TX55 Street photography highlights
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (605 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
Sports photography with Sony TX55
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than others in class (605 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
69
good battery power (250 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography advice
Sony TX55 Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery power (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony TX55
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2006-01-16 2011-07-24
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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 210k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605g (1.33 pounds) 109g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 - 250 shots
Battery form - 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
Type of storage SD/MMC card microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $850 $350