Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A560
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Introduced January 2008
- Previous Model is Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Launched August 2010
- Succeeded the Sony A500
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A560 Overview
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).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A560 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony A560
GX-20 | A560 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Samsung GX-20
A560 | GX-20 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | January 2008 | Newer by 31 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A560
GX-20 | A560 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A560 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A560 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2008-01-24 | 2010-08-24 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 151 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800 gr (1.76 lbs) | 599 gr (1.32 lbs) |
Physical 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 score | 68 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | 714 | 817 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1050 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Cost at launch | $850 | $650 |