Samsung GX-20 vs Sony G3
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony G3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony G3
GX-20 | G3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung GX-20
G3 | GX-20 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | January 2008 | Newer by 11 months | |
Display sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony G3
GX-20 | G3 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony G3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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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 |