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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Revealed January 2008
  • Previous Model is Samsung GX-10
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX2000
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung GX-20 versus Samsung NX3000, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and NX3000 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was released 7 years before the NX3000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX-20 grades versus the NX3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung NX3000

 GX-20 NX3000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung GX-20

 NX3000 GX-20 
AnnouncedMay 2014January 2008Newer by 77 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung NX3000

 GX-20 NX3000 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 features physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-20 versus the NX3000.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and NX3000 is 58 and 89 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and NX3000.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX3000 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-20
Portrait photography with Samsung NX3000
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
81
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (230g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography information
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography information
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
56
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography advice
63
environment sealing
megapixel count good (15MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography factors
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
34
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no microphone support
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung NX3000
 Samsung GX-20Samsung NX3000
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-20 Samsung NX3000
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2008-01-24 2014-05-26
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 15 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4688 x 3120 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 35
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Samsung NX
Total lenses 151 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800 grams (1.76 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 714 not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $850 $897