Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A230
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Introduced January 2008
- Older Model is Samsung GX-10
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Below is a in depth comparison of the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A230, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and A230 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GX-20 was unveiled 16 months prior to the A230 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GX-20 matches up against the A230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony A230
| GX-20 | A230 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Samsung GX-20
| A230 | GX-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2009 | January 2008 | More recent by 16 months |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A230
| GX-20 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen size | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 comes with outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GX-20 vs the A230.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and A230 is 58 and 69 respectively.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and A230.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung GX-20 to produce more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A230 Specifications
| Samsung GX-20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung GX-20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2008-01-24 | 2009-05-18 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Total lenses | 151 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Max video resolution | None | None |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 800 gr (1.76 lbs) | 490 gr (1.08 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 68 | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 11.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | 714 | 531 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 230 shots |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $850 | $569 |