Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A6500

Below is a in depth comparison of the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A6500, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and A6500 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the A6500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GX-20 grades against the A6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Alpha a6500. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 provides exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GX-20 vs the A6500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and A6500 is 58 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and A6500.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony A6500 to give you extra detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.