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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Older Model is Samsung GX-10
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX11
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung GX-20 versus Samsung NX10, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Samsung. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was released 3 years before the NX10 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GX-20 grades against the NX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung NX10

 GX-20 NX10 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Samsung GX-20

 NX10 GX-20 
LaunchedApril 2010January 2008More recent by 26 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung NX10

 GX-20 NX10 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 enjoys physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-20 versus Samsung NX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-20 against the NX10.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and NX10 is 58 and 80 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and NX10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older GX-20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-20
Portrait photography with Samsung NX10
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
73
focusing manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-20
Street photography with Samsung NX10
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography details
Samsung NX10 Sports photography details
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
52
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (400 per charge)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Travel photography camera
63
weather sealing
decent MP (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
63
good battery (400 shots)
good resolution (15MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (499g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography information
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
small screen (2.7 inches)
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX10 Vlogging highlights
9
can't shoot video
24
comes with face detection focusing
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung NX10
 Samsung GX-20Samsung NX10
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-20 Samsung NX10
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2008-01-24 2010-04-07
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4688 x 3120 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 15
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Samsung NX
Number of lenses 151 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800g (1.76 pounds) 499g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 68 63
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 10.8
DXO Low light rating 714 572
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $850 $626