Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H300

Lets look much closer at the Samsung GX-20 and Sony H300, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and H300 (20MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The GX-20 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the H300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GX-20 grades versus the H300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 features exterior dimensions 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 H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-20 and Sony H300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GX-20 against the H300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and H300 is 58 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and H300.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-20 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony H300 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.