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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony QX30

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony QX30 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
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Older Model is Samsung GX-10
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony QX30, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The GX-20 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the QX30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GX-20 matches up vs the QX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony QX30

 GX-20 QX30 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Samsung GX-20

 QX30 GX-20 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2008Fresher by 80 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony QX30

 GX-20 QX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 has got exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the GX-20 against the QX30.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and QX30 is 58 and 91 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and QX30.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-20 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony QX30 will show more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-20
Portrait photography with Sony QX30
71
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
38
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography factors
Sony QX30 Sports photography factors
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-20
Travel photography with Sony QX30
63
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
65
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography advice
Sony QX30 Landscape photography advice
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
small screen (2.7 inch)
39
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (")
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging advice
Sony QX30 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
35
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony QX30
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Type Advanced DSLR Lens-style
Introduced 2008-01-24 2014-09-03
Physical type Mid-size SLR Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
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 surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4688 x 3120 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch -
Display resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless None
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 gr (1.76 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Retail cost $850 $348