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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(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
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  • Superseded the Samsung GX-10
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Samsung GX-20

 GX-10 GX-20 

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung GX-10

 GX-20 GX-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2008September 2006More modern by 16 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung GX-20

 GX-10 GX-20 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography information
53
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography information
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography information
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
49
environment sealing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
64
weather sealing
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography information
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography information
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10MP)
missing Timelapse recording
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen is small (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging highlights
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
9
no video shooting
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung GX-20
 Samsung GX-10Samsung GX-20
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