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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H20

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H20 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
  • Launched September 2006
  • Newer Model is Samsung GX-20
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2009
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H20 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony H20, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the GX-10 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-10 was introduced 3 years prior to the H20 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the GX-10 matches up vs the H20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony H20

 GX-10 H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung GX-10

 H20 GX-10 
RevealedMay 2009September 2006More recent by 32 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony H20

 GX-10 H20 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-10 offers physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-10 against the H20.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and H20 is 59 and 87 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and H20.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The GX-10 features the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier. The older GX-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H20 Portrait photography highlights
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography highlights
Sony H20 Street photography highlights
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
Sports photography with Sony H20
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
26
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
Travel photography with Sony H20
49
environment sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
great reach (380mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (250 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging highlights
Sony H20 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony H20
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2006-09-21 2009-05-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 210k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793 gr (1.75 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $850 $249