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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
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
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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