Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-20

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F and Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.