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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Released January 2008
  • Superseded the Samsung GX-10
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Revealed March 2016
  • Replaced the Sony RX10 II
  • Replacement is Sony RX10 IV
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX10 III Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX10 III, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and RX10 III (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-20 was announced 9 years earlier than the RX10 III which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GX-20 matches up against the RX10 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony RX10 III

 GX-20 RX10 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Samsung GX-20

 RX10 III GX-20 
RevealedMarch 2016January 2008Newer by 99 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony RX10 III

 GX-20 RX10 III 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 offers external 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 RX10 III has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX10 III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GX-20 against the RX10 III.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and RX10 III is 58 and 53 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and RX10 III.

Clearly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX10 III will give extra detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX10 III Portrait photography highlights
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
71
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography features
Sony RX10 III Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
heavier than competitors in class (1,051g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
Sports photography with Sony RX10 III
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
70
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (420 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography features
Sony RX10 III Travel photography features
63
weather proofing
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
55
better than average battery life (420 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (1,051 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
Landscape photography with Sony RX10 III
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is small (2.7")
63
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery life (420 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
Vlogging with Sony RX10 III
9
no video recording
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors in class (1,051 grams)
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony RX10 III
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Type Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2008-01-24 2016-03-29
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
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 15MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4688 x 3120 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus range - 3cm
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800g (1.76 lb) 1051g (2.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 68 70
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 12.6
DXO Low light score 714 472
Other
Battery life - 420 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $850 $1,398