Samsung GX-20 vs Sony a3500

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony a3500, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and a3500 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was launched 7 years earlier than the a3500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GX-20 matches up versus the a3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Alpha a3500. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 has got exterior measurements 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 a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the GX-20 versus the a3500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and a3500 is 58 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and a3500.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony a3500 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.