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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX1

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(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
Sony TX1
(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
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony TX1

 GX-20 TX1 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung GX-20

 TX1 GX-20 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2008Newer by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony TX1

 GX-20 TX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography information
Sony TX1 Portrait photography information
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography highlights
Sony TX1 Street photography highlights
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX1 Sports photography highlights
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography features
Sony TX1 Travel photography features
63
environment proofing
good megapixels (15MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography information
Sony TX1 Landscape photography information
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
small screen (2.7")
31
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
28
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony TX1
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
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