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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Launched December 2012
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is very close but the EX2F (1/1.7") and GX-20 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The EX2F was launched 4 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX2F matches up vs the GX-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung GX-20

 EX2F GX-20 
RevealedDecember 2012January 2008Fresher by 60 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung EX2F

 GX-20 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung GX-20

 EX2F GX-20 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F has got outer dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX2F against the GX-20.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and GX-20 is 90 and 58 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and GX-20.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX2F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung GX-20 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX2F should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-20
42
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung EX2F
Street photography with Samsung GX-20
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (294g)
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography details
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography details
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography info
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography info
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (294g)
resolution not great (12MP)
63
weather proof
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography advice
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging factors
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging factors
71
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (294 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Samsung GX-20
 Samsung EX2FSamsung GX-20
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung EX2F Samsung GX-20
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-12-18 2008-01-24
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4688 x 3120
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.4-2.7 -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 294 grams (0.65 lbs) 800 grams (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 48 68
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 11.2
DXO Low light score 209 714
Other
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $478 $850