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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A450

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Older Model is Samsung GX-10
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A450 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony A450, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was launched 23 months earlier than the A450 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GX-20 grades vs the A450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony A450

 GX-20 A450 

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung GX-20

 A450 GX-20 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2008Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A450

 GX-20 A450 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 provides physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GX-20 compared to the A450.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and A450 is 58 and 65 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and A450.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung GX-20 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography details
Sony A450 Portrait photography details
71
manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
72
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography factors
Sony A450 Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography info
Sony A450 Sports photography info
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography details
Sony A450 Travel photography details
63
weather sealing
resolution is good (15MP)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly display
60
better than average battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
Landscape photography with Sony A450
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
small screen (2.7")
66
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging info
Sony A450 Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
9
no video recording
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony A450
 Samsung GX-20Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-20 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2008-01-24 2010-01-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4688 x 3120 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 151 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800g (1.76 pounds) 560g (1.23 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 68 66
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 11.8
DXO Low light rating 714 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
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/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $850 $1,241