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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX30

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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 TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony TX30, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the GX-20 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-20 was launched 6 years prior to the TX30 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GX-20 grades vs the TX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony TX30

 GX-20 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung GX-20

 TX30 GX-20 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2008More modern by 67 months
Screen size3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony TX30

 GX-20 TX30 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-20 comes with exterior measurements 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 TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony TX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-20 against the TX30.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and TX30 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and TX30.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-20 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony TX30 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
38
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography highlights
Sony TX30 Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography factors
Sony TX30 Sports photography factors
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography factors
Sony TX30 Travel photography factors
63
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
environment proof
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography features
Sony TX30 Landscape photography features
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging information
Sony TX30 Vlogging information
9
can't record video
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no microphone port
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony TX30
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2008-01-24 2013-07-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4688 x 3120 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 grams (1.76 lbs) 141 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 96 x 59 x 15mm (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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card -
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $850 $230