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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A560

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(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
Sony A560
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony A560

 GX-20 A560 

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Samsung GX-20

 A560 GX-20 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2008Newer by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A560

 GX-20 A560 
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).

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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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A560 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography details
Sony A560 Portrait photography details
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography info
Sony A560 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
Sports photography with Sony A560
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (1,050 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography information
Sony A560 Travel photography information
63
weather proofing
resolution is good (15MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
60
great battery (1,050 shots)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A560 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (1,050 CIPA)
has double storage slots
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
Vlogging with Sony A560
9
can't shoot video
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony A560
 Samsung GX-20Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
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