Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX10 III
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Samsung GX-10
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX10 III Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony RX10 III
GX-20 | RX10 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Samsung GX-20
RX10 III | GX-20 | |||
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Revealed | March 2016 | January 2008 | Newer by 99 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony RX10 III
GX-20 | RX10 III | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III | |
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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 |