Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was announced 6 years prior to the Galaxy NX and that is quite a sizable gap as far as 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 NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GX-20 grades vs the Galaxy NX for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 offers external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung Galaxy NX in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the GX-20 vs the Galaxy NX.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and Galaxy NX is 58 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and Galaxy NX.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy NX to resolve extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be behind in sensor technology.