Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX20V

Here, we are comparing the Samsung GX-20 and Sony HX20V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is fairly similar but the GX-20 (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-20 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the HX20V and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GX-20 grades versus the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 provides exterior 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) and the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-20 and Sony HX20V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-20 vs the HX20V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and HX20V is 58 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and HX20V.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX20V will deliver more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be behind in sensor technology.