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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Older Model is Samsung GX-10
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • New Model is Samsung NX1100
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung NX1000

 GX-20 NX1000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Samsung GX-20

 NX1000 GX-20 
RevealedApril 2012January 2008More modern by 51 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung NX1000

 GX-20 NX1000 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

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

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography features
71
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography details
Samsung NX1000 Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (222g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Sports photography camera
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Travel photography camera
63
weather proof
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than average (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
small screen (2.7 inches)
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
34
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung NX1000
 Samsung GX-20Samsung NX1000
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-20 Samsung NX1000
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2008-01-24 2012-04-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4688 x 3120 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 15
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Samsung NX
Total lenses 151 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 800 grams (1.76 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 68 72
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 12.4
DXO Low light rating 714 840
Other
Battery life - 320 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $850 $388