Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX200V

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony HX200V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty similar but the GX-20 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The GX-20 was manufactured 5 years before the HX200V which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the GX-20 matches up vs the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 comes with physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GX-20 versus the HX200V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and HX200V is 58 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and HX200V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX200V will deliver extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be behind in sensor technology.