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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A99 II

Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A99 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 A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A99
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A99 II Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony A99 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and A99 II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The GX-20 was revealed 9 years prior to the A99 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GX-20 grades against the A99 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony A99 II

 GX-20 A99 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Samsung GX-20

 A99 II GX-20 
RevealedSeptember 2016January 2008More recent by 105 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A99 II

 GX-20 A99 II 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 enjoys external 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) whilst the Sony A99 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-20 vs the A99 II.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and A99 II is 58 and 57 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and A99 II.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A99 II will give more detail because of its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-20
Portrait photography with Sony A99 II
72
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
86
you can focus manually
excellent resolution (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography information
Sony A99 II Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Sports photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery power (490 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography factors
Sony A99 II Travel photography factors
64
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
environment proof
supports bluetooth
excellent resolution (42MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery power (490 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography details
Sony A99 II Landscape photography details
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
small screen (2.7")
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
low battery power (490 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
Vlogging with Sony A99 II
9
can't record video
78
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony A99 II
 Samsung GX-20Sony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-20 Sony Alpha A99 II
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2008-01-24 2016-09-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4688 x 3120 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 399
Cross type focus points - 79
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 151 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k 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
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 gr (1.76 lb) 849 gr (1.87 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 68 92
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 13.4
DXO Low light rating 714 2317
Other
Battery life - 490 pictures
Battery style - NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Card slots One Dual
Price at launch $850 $3,198