Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung SL102

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung GX-20 versus Samsung SL102, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and SL102 (10MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and SL102 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-20 was unveiled 11 months before the SL102 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GX-20 matches up versus the SL102 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-20 & Samsung SL102. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-20 provides external measurements 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 SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-20 versus Samsung SL102 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the GX-20 and the SL102.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and SL102 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and SL102.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will result in greater detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.