Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung SH100
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Launched January 2008
- Superseded the Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung SH100 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung SH100, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is fairly close but the GX-20 (APS-C) and SH100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

The GX-20 was announced 3 years before the SH100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the GX-20 grades against the SH100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung SH100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 & Samsung SH100. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung SH100
GX-20 | SH100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Samsung GX-20
SH100 | GX-20 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2008 | Fresher by 35 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung SH100
GX-20 | SH100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 comes with outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Samsung SH100 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung SH100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-20 compared to the SH100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and SH100 is 58 and 99 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and SH100.
Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-20 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Samsung SH100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung GX-20 | Samsung SH100 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2008-01-24 | 2011-01-04 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Peak resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 4230 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | - |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | () |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800g (1.76 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 714 | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $850 | $200 |