Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A700

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

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.

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

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.