Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A7c
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A7c Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A7c Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Alpha A7c. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony A7c
GX-20 | A7c |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Samsung GX-20
A7c | GX-20 | |||
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Announced | September 2020 | ![]() | January 2008 | More modern by 153 months |
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A7c
GX-20 | A7c | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A7c Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Alpha A7c | |
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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 |