Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX1

Below is a extended review of the Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are designed by Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and NX1 (28MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was revealed 7 years earlier than the NX1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GX-20 scores vs the NX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-20 & Samsung NX1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 comes with physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX-20 versus the NX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and NX1 is 58 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and NX1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung NX1 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.