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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX5

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Revealed January 2008
  • Replaced the Samsung GX-10
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Samsung GX-20 and Sony TX5, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") have different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-20 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TX5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GX-20 matches up against the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony TX5

 GX-20 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung GX-20

 TX5 GX-20 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2008Newer by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony TX5

 GX-20 TX5 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 has got outer 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 TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-20 and Sony TX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GX-20 vs the TX5.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and TX5 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and TX5.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung GX-20 will give you extra detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography information
Sony TX5 Portrait photography information
71
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography factors
Sony TX5 Sports photography factors
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography factors
Sony TX5 Travel photography factors
63
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
62
environment sealing
offers focus via touch
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography features
Sony TX5 Landscape photography features
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
tiny screen (2.7")
43
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging factors
Sony TX5 Vlogging factors
9
no video
30
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony TX5
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2008-01-24 2010-02-18
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4688 x 3120 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.90 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
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 gr (1.76 lbs) 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $850 $239