Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX2000

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).

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.