Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-5R

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony NEX-5R, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was announced 5 years before the NEX-5R and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GX-20 grades against the NEX-5R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 provides physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony NEX-5R in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-20 versus the NEX-5R.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and NEX-5R is 58 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and NEX-5R.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony NEX-5R to offer you extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.