Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX350

Following is a in-depth review of the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX350, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The GX-20 was introduced 10 years before the HX350 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GX-20 scores vs the HX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 enjoys exterior 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 HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX-20 against the HX350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and HX350 is 58 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and HX350.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-20 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX350 will give you more detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.