Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX1

The following is a extensive overview of the Samsung GX-20 and Sony TX1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor size.

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The GX-20 was revealed 18 months before the TX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GX-20 grades versus the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-20 offers physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-20 and Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-20 compared to the TX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and TX1 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and TX1.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will give more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.