Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A200

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.