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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Revealed January 2008
  • Old Model is Samsung GX-10
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX200
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX100, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Samsung. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was launched 3 years earlier than the NX100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GX-20 scores against the NX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung NX100

 GX-20 NX100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung GX-20

 NX100 GX-20 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2008More modern by 32 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung NX100

 GX-20 NX100 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 features outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-20 and the NX100.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and NX100 is 58 and 88 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and NX100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of images though you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged GX-20 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography advice
Samsung NX100 Street photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
76
has image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
Sports photography with Samsung NX100
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
60
has image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (420 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-20
Travel photography with Samsung NX100
63
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
good battery (420 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography details
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
screen is small (2.7 inches)
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (420 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX100 Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
31
has image stabilization
includes face detection focusing
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung NX100
 Samsung GX-20Samsung NX100
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-20 Samsung NX100
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2008-01-24 2010-09-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4688 x 3120 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 151 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800 grams (1.76 pounds) 282 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 68 62
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 10.7
DXO Low light score 714 563
Other
Battery life - 420 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch price $850 $386