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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX66

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX66 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 TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX66 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony TX66, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was introduced 7 years earlier than the TX66 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GX-1S grades against the TX66 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony TX66

 GX-1S TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung GX-1S

 TX66 GX-1S 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2006More modern by 74 months
Display size3.3"2.5"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1230k210kClearer display (+1020k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony TX66

 GX-1S TX66 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S offers outside 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 TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-1S vs the TX66.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and TX66 is 68 and 97 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and TX66.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TX66 will deliver greater detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography information
Sony TX66 Portrait photography information
51
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
42
has manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1S
Street photography with Sony TX66
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (605 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography features
Sony TX66 Sports photography features
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography highlights
Sony TX66 Travel photography highlights
52
lighter than competitors (605g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
great battery pack (250 shots)
provides focus by touch
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1S
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
no Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging highlights
Sony TX66 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
36
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony TX66
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2006-01-16 2012-02-28
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3.3"
Screen resolution 210k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605g (1.33 lb) 109g (0.24 lb)
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 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 life - 250 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $850 $350