Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX10 III

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.

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.

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.

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.