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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Earlier Model is Samsung GX-10
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX200V Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony TX200V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is relatively similar but the GX-20 (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-20 was introduced 5 years before the TX200V and that is quite a serious 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 TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GX-20 grades against the TX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony TX200V

 GX-20 TX200V 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung GX-20

 TX200V GX-20 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2008Fresher by 48 months
Screen dimensions3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony TX200V

 GX-20 TX200V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 offers 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) and the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony TX200V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-20 vs the TX200V.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and TX200V is 58 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and TX200V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-20 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX200V will offer you more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography information
Sony TX200V Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
68
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
49
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography details
Sony TX200V Travel photography details
63
weather sealing
resolution is good (15MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
71
weather sealing
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography details
Sony TX200V Landscape photography details
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
tiny screen (2.7")
47
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging features
Sony TX200V Vlogging features
9
no video
35
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony TX200V
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2008-01-24 2012-01-30
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4688 x 3120 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800g (1.76 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 life - 220 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $850 $500