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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX10

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Replaced the Samsung GX-10
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX10 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony TX10, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively similar but the GX-20 (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The GX-20 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TX10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GX-20 scores against the TX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony TX10

 GX-20 TX10 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung GX-20

 TX10 GX-20 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2008More modern by 43 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony TX10

 GX-20 TX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 has physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony TX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the GX-20 versus the TX10.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and TX10 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and TX10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-20 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony TX10 will deliver more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX10 Travel photography highlights
63
environment proofing
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
71
environment sealing
features touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
Landscape photography with Sony TX10
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
46
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging advice
Sony TX10 Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony TX10
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2008-01-24 2011-08-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800 grams (1.76 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 714 not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $850 $309