Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A700
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A700 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Konica Minolta 7D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
Photography Glossary 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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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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.
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 size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A700
| GX-20 | A700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2008 |  | December 2007 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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).
Compare the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A700 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
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.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A700 Specifications
| Samsung GX-20 | Sony 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 |