Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A9 II

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony A9 II, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The GX-20 was brought out 12 years prior to the A9 II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GX-20 scores versus the A9 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony A9 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 features outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GX-20 vs the A9 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and A9 II is 58 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and A9 II.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A9 II will produce more detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.