Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX20V
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed September 2006
- Newer Model is Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Previous Model is Sony HX10V
- Updated by Sony HX30V
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX20V Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony HX20V
GX-10 | HX20V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Samsung GX-10
HX20V | GX-10 | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | September 2006 | Newer by 70 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 210k | Clearer screen (+712k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony HX20V
GX-10 | HX20V | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2006-09-21 | 2012-07-20 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 210 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 793 grams (1.75 pounds) | 254 grams (0.56 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $850 | $397 |