Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A850

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A850, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and A850 (25MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The GX-20 was unveiled 3 years before the A850 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GX-20 matches up against the A850 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-20 offers physical 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 A850 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A850 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GX-20 vs the A850.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and A850 is 58 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and A850.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A850 will resolve greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.