Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A300

Below is a detailed analysis of the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A300, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and A300 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was revealed very close to the A300 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GX-20 grades versus the A300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 has external dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-20 against the A300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and A300 is 58 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and A300.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung GX-20 to offer more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively.