Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ15W

Below is a complete overview of the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung HZ15W, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and HZ15W (12MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and HZ15W (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The GX-20 was introduced 13 months prior to the HZ15W which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GX-20 matches up vs the HZ15W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 & Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-20 comes with 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) and the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-20 compared to the HZ15W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and HZ15W is 58 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and HZ15W.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung GX-20 will provide you with more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.