Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX100V
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony TX100V
GX-20 | TX100V | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung GX-20
TX100V | GX-20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | January 2008 | Newer by 35 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony TX100V
GX-20 | TX100V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Samsung GX-20 and Sony TX100V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and TX100V is 58 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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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 |