Pentax ist DS2 vs Samsung GX-20
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Pentax ist DS2 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Released August 2005
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Revealed January 2008
- Superseded the Samsung GX-10
Pentax ist DS2 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
Following is a thorough comparison of the Pentax ist DS2 vs Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the ist DS2 (6MP) and GX-20 (15MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe ist DS2 was introduced 3 years prior to the GX-20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ist DS2 scores against the GX-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Samsung GX-20
ist DS2 | GX-20 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Pentax ist DS2
GX-20 | ist DS2 | |||
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Revealed | January 2008 | August 2005 | More modern by 29 months | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Sharper screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax ist DS2 and Samsung GX-20
ist DS2 | GX-20 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Pentax ist DS2 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax ist DS2 offers outer measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has specifications 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 Pentax ist DS2 vs Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ist DS2 and the GX-20.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ist DS2 and GX-20 is 68 and 58 respectively.
Pentax ist DS2 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ist DS2 and GX-20.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung GX-20 to provide more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged ist DS2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax ist DS2 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Pentax ist DS2 | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax ist DS2 | Samsung GX-20 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2005-08-22 | 2008-01-24 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4688 x 3120 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 151 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 210 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | - | None |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | No | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 605 gr (1.33 lbs) | 800 gr (1.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 714 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | - | $850 |