Samsung GX-20 vs Sony a1

The following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony a1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and a1 (50MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The GX-20 was unveiled 14 years earlier than the a1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GX-20 matches up vs the a1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 offers external dimensions 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 a1 has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-20 vs the a1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and a1 is 58 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and a1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony a1 will offer more detail having an extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.