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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
58 Imaging
53 Features
52 Overall
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Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85 Imaging
57 Features
76 Overall
64

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Succeeded the Samsung GX-10
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Updated by Sony A6000
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony NEX-6, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was announced 6 years earlier than the NEX-6 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GX-20 scores versus the NEX-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony NEX-6

		

		

			
 GX-20 NEX-6 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Samsung GX-20

		

		

			
 NEX-6 GX-20 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2008More modern by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony NEX-6

		

		

			
 GX-20 NEX-6 
Manual focus  More precise focus
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 features exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Examine the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony NEX-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GX-20 vs the NEX-6.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and NEX-6 is 58 and 85 respectively.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and NEX-6.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-6 to offer extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography factors
71
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (15MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
74
 manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Samsung GX-20 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-6 Street photography factors
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 screen does not articulate
78
 tilting screen
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 lighter than competition in class (345g)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography advice
68
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 weather proofing
 supports phase detect auto focus
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
66
 good MP (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 has phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography highlights
63
 weather proofing
 decent sensor resolution (15MP)
 flash built-in
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
75
 lighter than competition in class (345g)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography advice
70
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (15MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
75
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 no image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging information
9
 no video
32
 supports face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (345g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 lack of microphone jack
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony NEX-6
 Samsung GX-20Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-20 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2008-01-24 2013-03-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4688 x 3120 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 11 99
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Sony E
Total lenses 151 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 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    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 800 gr (1.76 pounds) 345 gr (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 68 78
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 13.1
DXO Low light score 714 1018
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting   With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $850 $365