Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX30V
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Announced January 2008
- Earlier Model is Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced February 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony HX20V
- Renewed by Sony HX50V
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX30V Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX30V, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is pretty well matched but the GX-20 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GX-20 was manufactured 5 years before the HX30V and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the GX-20 grades versus the HX30V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony HX30V
GX-20 | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Samsung GX-20
HX30V | GX-20 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | January 2008 | More recent by 49 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony HX30V
GX-20 | HX30V | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-20 has outside measurements 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 HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX30V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the GX-20 and the HX30V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and HX30V is 58 and 90 respectively.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and HX30V.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX30V will resolve extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2008-01-24 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800 grams (1.76 lbs) | 254 grams (0.56 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 714 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $850 | $420 |