Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony RX100, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and RX100 (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-20 was brought out 5 years earlier than the RX100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX-20 scores vs the RX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 has got physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony RX100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the GX-20 vs the RX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and RX100 is 58 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and RX100.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-20 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 will offer you greater detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.