Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-3
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Revealed January 2008
- Older Model is Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Introduced June 2010
- New Model is Sony NEX-C3
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview
Here is a complete overview of the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony NEX-3, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GX-20 was brought out 3 years before the NEX-3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GX-20 matches up versus the NEX-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony NEX-3
GX-20 | NEX-3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Samsung GX-20
NEX-3 | GX-20 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | January 2008 | Fresher by 28 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony NEX-3
GX-20 | NEX-3 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 has physical 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 NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony NEX-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-20 against the NEX-3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and NEX-3 is 58 and 89 respectively.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and NEX-3.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung GX-20 to offer extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-20 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2008-01-24 | 2010-06-07 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | Sony E |
Total lenses | 151 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 grams (1.76 lbs) | 297 grams (0.65 lbs) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 68 | 68 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 12.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 714 | 830 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $850 | $0 |