Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX1100

Let's look more closely at the Samsung GX-20 versus Samsung NX1100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and NX1100 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was introduced 6 years before the NX1100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GX-20 matches up against the NX1100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 offers outer dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-20 versus Samsung NX1100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-20 vs the NX1100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and NX1100 is 58 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and NX1100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX1100 to render extra detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be behind in sensor technology.