Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

The following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is fairly close but the GX-20 (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-20 was unveiled 5 years before the Galaxy Camera 3G which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GX-20 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 comes with exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GX-20 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 58 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will provide you with more detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.