Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A6100
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Announced January 2008
- Old Model is Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Introduced August 2019
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A6100 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony A6100, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and A6100 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GX-20 was brought out 12 years prior to the A6100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GX-20 grades vs the A6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A6100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Alpha a6100. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony A6100
GX-20 | A6100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Samsung GX-20
A6100 | GX-20 | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | January 2008 | More recent by 141 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A6100
GX-20 | A6100 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 offers physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Check out the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony A6100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the GX-20 against the A6100.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and A6100 is 58 and 81 respectively.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and A6100.
Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A6100 to offer you extra detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-20 | Sony Alpha a6100 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2008-01-24 | 2019-08-28 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
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 | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 32000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | Sony E |
Available lenses | 151 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800g (1.76 lb) | 396g (0.87 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 714 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $850 | $748 |