Nikon D7200 vs Samsung GX-20

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon D7200 and Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the D7200 (24MP) and GX-20 (15MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D7200 was unveiled 7 years after the GX-20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the D7200 scores against the GX-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D7200 & Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are available at Nikon D7200 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D7200 has got physical dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the D7200 and the GX-20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D7200 and GX-20 is 59 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7200 and GX-20.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D7200 to offer greater detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern D7200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.