Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A550
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Revealed January 2008
- Succeeded the Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Released December 2009
- Previous Model is Sony A100
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A550 Overview
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).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A550 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony A550
GX-20 | A550 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Samsung GX-20
A550 | GX-20 | |||
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Released | December 2009 | January 2008 | Newer by 22 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A550
GX-20 | A550 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A550 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A550 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A550 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2008-01-24 | 2009-12-09 |
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 | 15MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
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 screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800g (1.76 lbs) | 632g (1.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 68 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | 21.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 11.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 714 | 807 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 480 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $850 | $749 |