Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Announced January 2008
- Superseded the Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Announced February 2009
- Additionally Known as WB550
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung HZ15W
GX-20 | HZ15W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung GX-20
HZ15W | GX-20 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | January 2008 | More recent by 13 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung HZ15W
GX-20 | HZ15W | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung HZ15W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung GX-20 | Samsung HZ15W |
Other name | - | WB550 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2008-01-24 | 2009-02-23 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800 grams (1.76 pounds) | 249 grams (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $850 | $330 |