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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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 TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX100V Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung GX-20 and Sony TX100V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is fairly comparable but the GX-20 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The GX-20 was revealed 3 years prior to the TX100V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GX-20 grades vs the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony TX100V

 GX-20 TX100V 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung GX-20

 TX100V GX-20 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2008Newer by 35 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony TX100V

 GX-20 TX100V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 provides exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-20 compared to the TX100V.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and TX100V is 58 and 95 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and TX100V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony TX100V will provide more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX100V Portrait photography highlights
72
manual focus
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-20
Street photography with Sony TX100V
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX100V Sports photography highlights
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proof
decent MP (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have selfie friendly screen
65
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography info
Sony TX100V Landscape photography info
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
small screen (2.7")
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
Vlogging with Sony TX100V
9
no video
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competition (147 grams)
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony TX100V
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2008-01-24 2011-01-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 15 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4688 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 gr (1.76 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" 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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $850 $380