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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(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
  • Released January 2008
  • Older Model is Samsung GX-10
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX50V Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony HX50V, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-20 was released 6 years earlier than the HX50V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera 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 HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the GX-20 grades against the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony HX50V

 GX-20 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung GX-20

 HX50V GX-20 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2008More recent by 63 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony HX50V

 GX-20 HX50V 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 offers exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX-20 vs the HX50V.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and HX50V is 58 and 89 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and HX50V.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX50V will show extra detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography details
Sony HX50V Portrait photography details
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
50
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (272 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography details
Sony HX50V Sports photography details
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (400 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-20
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
63
environment proof
MP count good (15MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
71
great battery (400 per charge)
lighter than average (272 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
small screen (2.7 inch)
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
great battery (400 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging advice
Sony HX50V Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (272g)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony HX50V
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2008-01-24 2013-04-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4688 x 3120 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 gr (1.76 pounds) 272 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 - 400 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $850 $439