Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A330
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Revealed January 2008
- Superseded the Samsung GX-10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
- 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
- Launched May 2009
- Succeeded the Sony A300
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A330 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A330, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and A330 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GX-20 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the A330 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the GX-20 scores versus the A330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A330 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony A330
GX-20 | A330 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Samsung GX-20
A330 | GX-20 | |||
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Launched | May 2009 | January 2008 | More recent by 16 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A330
GX-20 | A330 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 comes with 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) and the Sony A330 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-20 vs the A330.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and A330 is 58 and 67 respectively.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and A330.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung GX-20 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A330 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 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 | 15 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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 | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 grams (1.76 lb) | 529 grams (1.17 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 68 | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 714 | 535 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $850 | $545 |