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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Superseded the Samsung GX-10
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Renewed by Sony HX20V
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung GX-20 and Sony HX10V, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively close but the GX-20 (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-20 was launched 5 years prior to the HX10V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GX-20 scores vs the HX10V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony HX10V

 GX-20 HX10V 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Samsung GX-20

 HX10V GX-20 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2008More recent by 49 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony HX10V

 GX-20 HX10V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 enjoys external dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-20 against the HX10V.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and HX10V is 58 and 91 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and HX10V.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX10V will render more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography info
Sony HX10V Portrait photography info
72
focusing manually
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
38
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography features
Sony HX10V Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (234 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
49
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
64
weather sealing
good resolution (15MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (234 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (400mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography features
Sony HX10V Landscape photography features
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
45
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging advice
Sony HX10V Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (234 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony HX10V
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2008-01-24 2012-02-28
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4688 x 3120 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800 grams (1.76 lbs) 234 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 714 not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $850 $616