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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H20

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Older Model is Samsung GX-10
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2009
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H20 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H20, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and H20 (10MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The GX-20 was launched 15 months before the H20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GX-20 grades against the H20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony H20

 GX-20 H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung GX-20

 H20 GX-20 
RevealedMay 2009January 2008Newer by 15 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony H20

 GX-20 H20 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 offers external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-20 compared to the H20.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and H20 is 58 and 87 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and H20.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography factors
Sony H20 Portrait photography factors
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography highlights
Sony H20 Street photography highlights
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography information
Sony H20 Sports photography information
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
26
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography factors
Sony H20 Travel photography factors
63
environment proof
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
very long reach (380mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
small screen (2.7 inches)
36
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging info
Sony H20 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony H20
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2008-01-24 2009-05-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4688 x 3120 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 grams (1.76 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 714 not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $850 $249