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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H20

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed February 2006
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2009
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H20 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Samsung GX-1L and Sony H20, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and H20 (10MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1L was manufactured 4 years before the H20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GX-1L scores versus the H20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony H20

 GX-1L H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung GX-1L

 H20 GX-1L 
AnnouncedMay 2009February 2006Newer by 39 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony H20

 GX-1L H20 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-1L and the H20.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and H20 is 69 and 87 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and H20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony H20 will render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography advice
Sony H20 Portrait photography advice
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography factors
Sony H20 Sports photography factors
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography advice
Sony H20 Travel photography advice
52
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
51
built-in flash
very long zoom (380mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (250 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (250 grams)
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony H20
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2006-02-24 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 6MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 210k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum 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)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570 grams (1.26 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 model 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $249