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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A330

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(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  • Superseded the Samsung GX-10
Sony A330
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony A330

 GX-20 A330 

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Samsung GX-20

 A330 GX-20 
LaunchedMay 2009January 2008More recent by 16 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A330

 GX-20 A330 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A330 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A330 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
62
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography highlights
Sony A330 Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
Sports photography with Sony A330
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
low battery power (230 CIPA)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A330 as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proof
megapixel count good (15MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
44
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography features
Sony A330 Landscape photography features
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
small screen (2.7")
54
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
low battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging advice
Sony A330 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
9
no video shooting
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony A330
 Samsung GX-20Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
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