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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Superseded the Samsung GX-10
Sony RX10 IV
(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
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Introduced September 2017
  • Superseded the Sony RX10 III
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung GX-20 and Sony RX10 IV, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") feature different sensor size.

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The GX-20 was manufactured 10 years earlier than the RX10 IV which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GX-20 grades vs the RX10 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 GX-20 RX10 IV 

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

 RX10 IV GX-20 
IntroducedSeptember 2017January 2008Newer by 117 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kClearer display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 GX-20 RX10 IV 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 offers outside measurements 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 RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-20 vs the RX10 IV.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and RX10 IV is 58 and 52 respectively.

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

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and RX10 IV.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will result in more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography factors
Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-20
Street photography with Sony RX10 IV
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather sealing
heavier than average (1,095g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography factors
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography factors
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
76
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography information
Sony RX10 IV Travel photography information
63
weather sealing
MP count good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
56
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (1,095 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography factors
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is small (2.7 inches)
62
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
weather sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging information
Sony RX10 IV Vlogging information
9
no video
29
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average (1,095g)
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony RX10 IV
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Class Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2008-01-24 2017-09-12
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 15 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4688 x 3120 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 315
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus range - 3cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 800 grams (1.76 lb) 1095 grams (2.41 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 714 not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $850 $1,698