Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H70

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony H70, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the GX-20 (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-20 was launched 3 years before the H70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GX-20 matches up vs the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 has got physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX-20 versus the H70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and H70 is 58 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and H70.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony H70 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.