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).

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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.

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.