Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A350

The following is a extended comparison of the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A350, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the A350 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was revealed 4 months prior to the A350 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GX-20 matches up against the A350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-20 offers outer dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the GX-20 against the A350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and A350 is 58 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and A350.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung GX-20 to provide more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.