Kodak M575 vs Samsung GX-20

Its time to look much closer at the Kodak M575 vs Samsung GX-20, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the M575 (14MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is fairly close but the M575 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The M575 was launched 24 months after the GX-20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak M575 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the M575 grades vs the GX-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M575 and Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M575 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M575 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M575 vs Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the M575 and the GX-20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M575 and GX-20 is 95 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M575 and GX-20.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M575 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung GX-20 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent M575 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.