Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX50V
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX50V 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
- Released January 2008
- Older Model is Samsung GX-10
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony HX50V
GX-20 | HX50V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung GX-20
HX50V | GX-20 | |||
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Announced | April 2013 | January 2008 | More recent by 63 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony HX50V
GX-20 | HX50V | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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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 |