Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A850
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A850 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Revealed April 2010
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A850 Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A850 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony A850
GX-20 | A850 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Samsung GX-20
A850 | GX-20 | |||
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Revealed | April 2010 | January 2008 | More recent by 27 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A850
GX-20 | A850 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A850 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2008-01-24 | 2010-04-15 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 25 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 6048 x 4032 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 151 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800 gr (1.76 pounds) | 895 gr (1.97 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 68 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 714 | 1415 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 880 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | Dual |
Retail price | $850 | $0 |