Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A500

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony A500, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and A500 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was introduced 19 months before the A500 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the GX-20 matches up vs the A500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 comes with outer dimensions 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 A500 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

See the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony A500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GX-20 versus the A500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and A500 is 58 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and A500.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung GX-20 to result in extra detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be behind in sensor tech.