Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX7

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony TX7, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-20 was announced 23 months prior to the TX7 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GX-20 matches up vs the TX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 provides exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-20 against the TX7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and TX7 is 58 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and TX7.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-20 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung GX-20 will give you extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.