Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Here, we are looking at the Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the GX-20 (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The GX-20 was released 7 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GX-20 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 enjoys external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-20 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 58 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-20 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.