Samsung GX-20 vs Sony a5100

Following is a complete comparison of the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony a5100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and a5100 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was launched 7 years before the a5100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GX-20 scores against the a5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Alpha a5100. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-20 comes with exterior dimensions 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 a5100 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-20 vs the a5100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and a5100 is 58 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and a5100.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony a5100 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.