Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H200

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung GX-20 and Sony H200, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and H200 (20MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The GX-20 was unveiled 6 years before the H200 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GX-20 matches up versus the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 features physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

See the Samsung GX-20 and Sony H200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-20 versus the H200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and H200 is 58 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and H200.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-20 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony H200 will show greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.