Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX5

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.