Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX7
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Released January 2006
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released January 2010
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX7 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX7, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") offer different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GX-1S was released 5 years earlier than the TX7 which is quite a serious difference 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 TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GX-1S grades against the TX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony TX7
GX-1S | TX7 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung GX-1S
TX7 | GX-1S | |||
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Released | January 2010 | January 2006 | Newer by 48 months | |
Screen size | 3.5" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 210k | Sharper screen (+711k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony TX7
GX-1S | TX7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. 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) whilst the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-1S versus the TX7.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and TX7 is 68 and 95 respectively.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and TX7.
All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony TX7 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Released | 2006-01-16 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 210 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting 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 | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $850 | $300 |