Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX5
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony TX5
GX-20 | TX5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung GX-20
TX5 | GX-20 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | January 2008 | Newer by 25 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony TX5
GX-20 | TX5 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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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 |