Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A300
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A300 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony A300
GX-20 | A300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Samsung GX-20
A300 | GX-20 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A300
GX-20 | A300 | |||
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Announced | January 2008 | January 2008 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
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.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A300 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | |
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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 |