Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 II

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony RX100 II, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The GX-20 was launched 6 years prior to the RX100 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GX-20 grades versus the RX100 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 provides outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-20 versus the RX100 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and RX100 II is 58 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and RX100 II.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 II will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.