Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A6600

In this article, we are looking at the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony A6600, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and A6600 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was introduced 12 years before the A6600 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the GX-20 matches up against the A6600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Alpha a6600. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony A6600 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 provides outer 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 A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony A6600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GX-20 and the A6600.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and A6600 is 58 and 77 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and A6600.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A6600 to provide greater detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.