Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A580
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A580 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Revealed January 2008
- Replaced the Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Launched May 2011
- Superseded the Sony A100
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A580 Overview
Here is a thorough assessment of the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A580, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the A580 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GX-20 was announced 4 years before the A580 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GX-20 grades versus the A580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A580 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony A580
GX-20 | A580 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Samsung GX-20
A580 | GX-20 | |||
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Launched | May 2011 | January 2008 | Fresher by 40 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A580
GX-20 | A580 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 features outside dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony A580 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
See the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A580 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GX-20 compared to the A580.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and A580 is 58 and 64 respectively.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and A580.
Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony A580 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A580 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2008-01-24 | 2011-05-26 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 151 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom 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 | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800 grams (1.76 pounds) | 599 grams (1.32 pounds) |
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 Overall score | 68 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | 714 | 1121 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1050 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Two |
Launch cost | $850 | $848 |