Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A200
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Launched January 2008
- Superseded the Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
- Launched July 2008
- Successor is Sony A230
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A200 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A200, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and A200 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe GX-20 was brought out 5 months prior to the A200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GX-20 matches up vs the A200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A200 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony A200
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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Samsung GX-20
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Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A200
GX-20 | A200 | |||
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Launched | January 2008 | July 2008 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 has got physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).
See the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-20 and the A200.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and A200 is 58 and 66 respectively.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and A200.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung GX-20 to give you more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A200 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2008-01-24 | 2008-07-17 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Max resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 151 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800g (1.76 lbs) | 572g (1.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 68 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | 714 | 521 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | Compact Flash |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $850 | $100 |