Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-20
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced September 2006
- Newer Model is Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Introduced January 2008
- Superseded the Samsung GX-10
Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are manufactured by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and GX-20 (15MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GX-10 was introduced 16 months before the GX-20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GX-10 scores versus the GX-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Samsung GX-20
GX-10 | GX-20 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung GX-10
GX-20 | GX-10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2008 | September 2006 | More modern by 16 months | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper display (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung GX-20
GX-10 | GX-20 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 enjoys physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
See the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-10 and the GX-20.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and GX-20 is 59 and 58 respectively.
Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and GX-20.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung GX-20 to render more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung GX-10 | Samsung GX-20 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2006-09-21 | 2008-01-24 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4688 x 3120 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 151 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 210k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 793g (1.75 pounds) | 800g (1.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 714 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $850 | $850 |