Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A9

Here is a thorough assessment of the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A9, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and A9 (24MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-20 was announced 10 years before the A9 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GX-20 matches up vs the A9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Alpha A9. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 has got exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony A9 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-20 versus the A9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and A9 is 58 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and A9.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-20 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A9 will offer extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.