Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX30

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung NX30, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and NX30 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was revealed 7 years before the NX30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GX-20 scores against the NX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 & Samsung NX30. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 offers exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-20 vs the NX30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and NX30 is 58 and 75 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and NX30.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung NX30 to give extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.