Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TX9

Following is a extended review of the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony TX9, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was brought out 5 years before the TX9 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GX-1S scores against the TX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S offers 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) while the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony TX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the GX-1S and the TX9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and TX9 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and TX9.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony TX9 will provide more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.