Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A380
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A380 Key Specs
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Introduced January 2008
- Replaced the Samsung GX-10
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A380 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A380, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the A380 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GX-20 was unveiled 19 months prior to the A380 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GX-20 scores vs the A380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A380 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony A380
GX-20 | A380 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung GX-20
A380 | GX-20 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | January 2008 | Fresher by 19 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A380
GX-20 | A380 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 has outer dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony A380 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A380 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GX-20 versus the A380.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and A380 is 58 and 68 respectively.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and A380.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung GX-20 to offer you extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A380 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2008-01-24 | 2009-08-24 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 151 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800g (1.76 pounds) | 519g (1.14 pounds) |
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 Overall score | 68 | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 11.8 |
DXO Low light score | 714 | 614 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $850 | $899 |