Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H20
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony H20
GX-20 | H20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung GX-20
H20 | GX-20 | |||
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Revealed | May 2009 | January 2008 | Newer by 15 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony H20
GX-20 | H20 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
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 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.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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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 |