Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX1000

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung NX1000, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and NX1000 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was launched 5 years before the NX1000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GX-20 scores against the NX1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 & Samsung NX1000. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. 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 NX1000 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung NX1000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-20 versus the NX1000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and NX1000 is 58 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and NX1000.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung NX1000 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.