Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung SL820

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung SL820, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and SL820 (12MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and SL820 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-20 was launched 13 months before the SL820 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the GX-20 matches up vs the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 & Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 offers 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) while the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-20 versus the SL820.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and SL820 is 58 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and SL820.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-20 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung GX-20 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.