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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A700

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Released January 2008
  • Older Model is Samsung GX-10
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Announced December 2007
  • Superseded the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Refreshed by Sony A77
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A700 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and A700 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was unveiled 2 months later than the A700 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GX-20 grades vs the A700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony A700

 GX-20 A700 

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Samsung GX-20

 A700 GX-20 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A700

 GX-20 A700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2008December 2007Similar age
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-20 offers outer measurements 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 A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-20 vs the A700.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and A700 is 58 and 58 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and A700.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung GX-20 to give you more detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-20
Portrait photography with Sony A700
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
54
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography factors
Sony A700 Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
Sports photography with Sony A700
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography advice
Sony A700 Travel photography advice
63
weather proof
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
49
weather proof
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A700 Landscape photography highlights
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
small screen (2.7 inch)
62
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
no liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
Vlogging with Sony A700
9
can't shoot video
9
no video shooting
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony A700
 Samsung GX-20Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-20 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2008-01-24 2007-12-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4688 x 3120 4272 x 2848
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 151 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 800 gr (1.76 lb) 768 gr (1.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 68 66
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 11.9
DXO Low light rating 714 581
Other
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 2
Price at release $850 $1,000