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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Revealed January 2008
  • Older Model is Samsung GX-10
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2014
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX mini, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and NX mini (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-20 was released 7 years before the NX mini and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GX-20 scores vs the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung NX mini

 GX-20 NX mini 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung GX-20

 NX mini GX-20 
AnnouncedMarch 2014January 2008More recent by 74 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung NX mini

 GX-20 NX mini 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 provides exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX-20 compared to the NX mini.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and NX mini is 58 and 93 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and NX mini.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX mini will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 5.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography info
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
81
screen tilts
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
lighter than others (196g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography information
Samsung NX mini Sports photography information
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
63
weather sealing
good megapixels (15MP)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
76
good battery pack (650 shots)
lighter than others (196 grams)
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography factors
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
small screen (2.7 inch)
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging details
Samsung NX mini Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
38
touchscreen capability
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than others (196 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung NX mini
 Samsung GX-20Samsung NX mini
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-20 Samsung NX mini
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2008-01-24 2014-03-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 20.5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4688 x 3120 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 21
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Samsung NX-M
Number of lenses 151 2
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 gr (1.76 lbs) 196 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 714 not tested
Other
Battery life - 650 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $850 $530