Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX1

Let's look much closer at the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony RX1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-20 was introduced 6 years prior to the RX1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GX-20 matches up versus the RX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 enjoys exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-20 against the RX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and RX1 is 58 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and RX1.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX1 will produce more detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.