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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Older Model is Samsung GX-10
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony A9
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A9 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony A9 II

 GX-20 A9 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Samsung GX-20

 A9 II GX-20 
ReleasedOctober 2019January 2008Newer by 142 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k230kClearer screen (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A9 II

 GX-20 A9 II 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A9 II size comparison

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

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A9 II Portrait photography highlights
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
85
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography information
Sony A9 II Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Sports photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (690 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography factors
Sony A9 II Travel photography factors
63
environment proofing
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not offer selfie friendly screen
73
better than average battery power (690 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
small screen (2.7 inch)
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery power (690 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A9 II as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony A9 II
 Samsung GX-20Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-20 Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Class Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2008-01-24 2019-10-03
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Maximum resolution 4688 x 3120 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 693
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Sony E
Number of lenses 151 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800g (1.76 lbs) 678g (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 714 not tested
Other
Battery life - 690 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single 2
Pricing at launch $850 $4,498