Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Released January 2008
- Replaced the Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is very similar but the GX-20 (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GX-20 was introduced 6 years prior to the Galaxy Camera which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GX-20 grades vs the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-20 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
GX-20 | Galaxy Camera |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung GX-20
Galaxy Camera | GX-20 | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | January 2008 | More modern by 61 months | |
Display size | 4.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
GX-20 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 features physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GX-20 against the Galaxy Camera.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and Galaxy Camera is 58 and 90 respectively.
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and Galaxy Camera.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-20 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will offer more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung GX-20 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Also called | - | Wi-Fi |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2008-01-24 | 2013-02-19 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Max resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 4.8 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800 grams (1.76 lbs) | 300 grams (0.66 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 714 | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $850 | $450 |