Samsung GX-1S vs Sony H20

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung GX-1S and Sony H20, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and H20 (10MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1S was introduced 4 years prior to the H20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GX-1S grades against the H20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-1S and Sony H20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-1S and the H20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and H20 is 68 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and H20.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony H20 will give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.