Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX1000
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX1000 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung NX1000
GX-20 | NX1000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Samsung GX-20
NX1000 | GX-20 | |||
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Revealed | April 2012 | January 2008 | More modern by 51 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung NX1000
GX-20 | NX1000 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Samsung NX1000 | |
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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 |