Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX1
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Introduced January 2008
- Older Model is Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Launched August 2009
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX1 Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony TX1
GX-20 | TX1 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung GX-20
TX1 | GX-20 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | January 2008 | Newer by 18 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony TX1
GX-20 | TX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2008-01-24 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 8cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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) | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $850 | $350 |