Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Introduced January 2008
- Previous Model is Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2014
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
GX-20 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung GX-20
Galaxy Camera 2 | GX-20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | January 2008 | More modern by 72 months | |
Display size | 4.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
GX-20 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung GX-20 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2008-01-24 | 2014-01-02 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 4.8" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | 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 | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 800g (1.76 lbs) | 283g (0.62 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 | ||
Battery life | - | 400 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $850 | $400 |