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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TF1

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Older Model is Samsung GX-10
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony TF1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very similar but the GX-20 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-20 was introduced 6 years earlier than the TF1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the GX-20 matches up against the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony TF1

 GX-20 TF1 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung GX-20

 TF1 GX-20 
RevealedJune 2013January 2008More modern by 65 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony TF1

 GX-20 TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 provides outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GX-20 and the TF1.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and TF1 is 58 and 94 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and TF1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-20 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony TF1 will offer you greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography details
Sony TF1 Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (152g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
Sports photography with Sony TF1
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography details
Sony TF1 Travel photography details
63
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have a selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors (152g)
environment sealing
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography advice
Sony TF1 Landscape photography advice
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
small screen (2.7 inch)
40
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging info
Sony TF1 Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors (152g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony TF1
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Announced 2008-01-24 2013-06-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4688 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 grams (1.76 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 714 not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $850 $266