Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX20V

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony HX20V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-10 was released 6 years prior to the HX20V which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GX-10 matches up vs the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-10 has outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony HX20V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GX-10 vs the HX20V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and HX20V is 59 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and HX20V.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX20V will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.