Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX66

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony TX66 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.