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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A380

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A350
  • Replacement is Sony A390
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony A380

 GX-20 A380 

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung GX-20

 A380 GX-20 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2008Fresher by 19 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A380

 GX-20 A380 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A380 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography info
Sony A380 Portrait photography info
71
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography factors
Sony A380 Street photography factors
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A380 as a Sports photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography advice
Sony A380 Travel photography advice
63
weather proof
good MP (15MP)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly display
53
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A380 as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen is small (2.7 inch)
61
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging highlights
Sony A380 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
9
no video recording
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony A380
 Samsung GX-20Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
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