Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H20
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H20 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
- Launched September 2006
- Newer Model is Samsung GX-20
(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

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.

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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony H20
GX-10 | H20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung GX-10
H20 | GX-10 | |||
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Revealed | May 2009 | ![]() | September 2006 | More recent by 32 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony H20
GX-10 | H20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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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 |