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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A300

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Previous Model is Samsung GX-10
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Successor is Sony A330
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony A300

 GX-20 A300 

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Samsung GX-20

 A300 GX-20 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A300

 GX-20 A300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2008January 2008Similar age
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A300 size comparison

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

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography factors
Sony A300 Portrait photography factors
71
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
59
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography highlights
Sony A300 Street photography highlights
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography details
Sony A300 Sports photography details
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
54
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-20
Travel photography with Sony A300
63
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
45
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A300 Landscape photography highlights
70
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
57
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging factors
Sony A300 Vlogging factors
9
no video
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony A300
 Samsung GX-20Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-20 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2008-01-24 2008-01-30
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 15MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 4688 x 3120 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800 gr (1.76 pounds) 632 gr (1.39 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 68 64
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 11.4
DXO Low light score 714 538
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card Compact Flash
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $850 $0