Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A560

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A560, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the A560 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was released 3 years prior to the A560 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GX-20 grades vs the A560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 offers 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) whilst the Sony A560 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-20 and the A560.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and A560 is 58 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and A560.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung GX-20 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be behind in sensor technology.