Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX7
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Revealed January 2008
- Succeeded the Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2010
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX7 Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony TX7
GX-20 | TX7 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung GX-20
TX7 | GX-20 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | January 2008 | More modern by 23 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony TX7
GX-20 | TX7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
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).
Contrast the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony TX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2008-01-24 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800g (1.76 lbs) | 149g (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 714 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $850 | $300 |