Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A550

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony A550, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the A550 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was introduced 22 months before the A550 making 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 A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GX-20 matches up versus the A550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-20 features outer dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony A550 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony A550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-20 and the A550.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and A550 is 58 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and A550.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung GX-20 to resolve more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.