Clicky

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A7c

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Old Model is Samsung GX-10
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Announced September 2020
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A7c Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony A7c, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and A7c (24MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The GX-20 was released 13 years before the A7c which is a fairly big 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 Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GX-20 scores against the A7c for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony A7c

 GX-20 A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Samsung GX-20

 A7c GX-20 
AnnouncedSeptember 2020January 2008More modern by 153 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A7c

 GX-20 A7c 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 offers outer measurements 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 Sony A7c has dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony A7c in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-20 against the A7c.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and A7c is 58 and 78 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and A7c.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-20 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7c will result in more detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7c Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
78
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography features
Sony A7c Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7c as a Sports photography camera
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
88
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (740 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography information
Sony A7c Travel photography information
63
weather sealing
good resolution (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly display
86
good battery pack (740 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
Landscape photography with Sony A7c
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is small (2.7 inch)
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery pack (740 per charge)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
Vlogging with Sony A7c
9
can't record video
86
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony A7c
 Samsung GX-20Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-20 Sony Alpha A7c
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2008-01-24 2020-09-14
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4688 x 3120 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Sony E
Number of lenses 151 122
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800 gr (1.76 lbs) 509 gr (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 740 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $850 $1,800