Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-7
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Launched January 2008
- Earlier Model is Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Announced December 2011
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-7, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GX-20 was manufactured 4 years before the NEX-7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GX-20 grades versus the NEX-7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony NEX-7
GX-20 | NEX-7 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Samsung GX-20
NEX-7 | GX-20 | |||
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Announced | December 2011 | January 2008 | Fresher by 47 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony NEX-7
GX-20 | NEX-7 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 offers external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Check out the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-20 versus the NEX-7.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and NEX-7 is 58 and 84 respectively.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and NEX-7.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony NEX-7 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-20 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2008-01-24 | 2011-12-13 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
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 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 151 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
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 format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800 grams (1.76 lbs) | 400 grams (0.88 lbs) |
Physical 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 rating | 68 | 81 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 714 | 1016 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 430 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $850 | $699 |