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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony QX100

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
50
Features
44
Overall
47

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Older Model is Samsung GX-10
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony QX100 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony QX100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-20 was introduced 6 years before the QX100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GX-20 grades versus the QX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony QX100

 GX-20 QX100 
Display sizing2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Samsung GX-20

 QX100 GX-20 
IntroducedSeptember 2013January 2008Newer by 68 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony QX100

 GX-20 QX100 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 has outer dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-20 versus the QX100.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and QX100 is 58 and 92 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and QX100.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony QX100 will resolve more detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography info
Sony QX100 Portrait photography info
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
52
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detection autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography features
Sony QX100 Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
71
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
comes with touch focus
no moving screen
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
Sports photography with Sony QX100
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography features
Sony QX100 Travel photography features
63
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
69
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography info
Sony QX100 Landscape photography info
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
small screen (2.7 inches)
54
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (")
no manual mode
no RAW files
bad battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging information
Sony QX100 Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
38
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony QX100
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Class Advanced DSLR Lens-style
Announced 2008-01-24 2013-09-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4688 x 3120 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch -
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless None
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 grams (1.76 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $850 $268