Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX2000
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Revealed January 2008
- Earlier Model is Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Announced November 2013
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX1100
- Replacement is Samsung NX3000
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung NX2000, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and NX2000 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GX-20 was brought out 6 years earlier than the NX2000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as 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 NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GX-20 scores versus the NX2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 & Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung NX2000
GX-20 | NX2000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Samsung GX-20
NX2000 | GX-20 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | January 2008 | More recent by 71 months | |
Screen size | 3.7" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung NX2000
GX-20 | NX2000 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 has 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) while the Samsung NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung NX2000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GX-20 and the NX2000.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and NX2000 is 58 and 89 respectively.
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and NX2000.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung NX2000 to offer you more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Samsung NX2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung GX-20 | Samsung NX2000 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2008-01-24 | 2013-11-30 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 151 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800 grams (1.76 pounds) | 228 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 68 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 714 | 908 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $850 | $599 |