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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony G3

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Released January 2008
  • Old Model is Samsung GX-10
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony G3 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony G3, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and G3 (10MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The GX-20 was revealed 11 months earlier than the G3 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the GX-20 grades vs the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony G3

 GX-20 G3 

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung GX-20

 G3 GX-20 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2008Newer by 11 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony G3

 GX-20 G3 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 comes with external dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GX-20 against the G3.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and G3 is 58 and 94 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and G3.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung GX-20 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography information
Sony G3 Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography info
Sony G3 Sports photography info
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-20
Travel photography with Sony G3
63
environment sealing
megapixel count good (15MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography advice
Sony G3 Landscape photography advice
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is small (2.7 inch)
36
you can focus manually
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging features
Sony G3 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony G3
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2008-01-24 2009-01-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4688 x 3120 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800g (1.76 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $850 $200