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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A6600

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
69
Features
96
Overall
79

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Previous Model is Samsung GX-10
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Refreshed by Sony A6700
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A6600 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony A6600

 GX-20 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Samsung GX-20

 A6600 GX-20 
ReleasedAugust 2019January 2008More recent by 141 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A6600

 GX-20 A6600 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

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

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography advice
Sony A6600 Portrait photography advice
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
81
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography features
Sony A6600 Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
83
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Sports photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
84
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (810 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-20
Travel photography with Sony A6600
63
environment sealing
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly screen
84
better than average battery life (810 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A6600 Landscape photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
85
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery life (810 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging advice
Sony A6600 Vlogging advice
9
no video
84
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony A6600
 Samsung GX-20Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-20 Sony Alpha a6600
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2008-01-24 2019-08-28
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 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 - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4688 x 3120 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 425
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Sony E
Number of lenses 151 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 lbs) 503g (1.11 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 68 82
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 13.4
DXO Low light score 714 1497
Other
Battery life - 810 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $850 $1,198