Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX10

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 & Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.