Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX mini

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

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.

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

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.