Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A99 II

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Alpha A99 II. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.

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).

Compare the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony A99 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.