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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Replaced the Samsung GX-10
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 III
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony RX100 II

 GX-20 RX100 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Samsung GX-20

 RX100 II GX-20 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2008Newer by 66 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony RX100 II

 GX-20 RX100 II 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

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

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography info
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
70
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography info
Sony RX100 II Street photography info
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (281g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 II Sports photography highlights
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-20
Travel photography with Sony RX100 II
63
environment sealing
megapixel count good (15MP)
flash built-in
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
80
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (281 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography advice
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
tiny screen (2.7")
74
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 II as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
37
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (281 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony RX100 II
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Category Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2008-01-24 2013-06-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4688 x 3120 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 grams (1.76 lb) 281 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 68 67
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 12.4
DXO Low light rating 714 483
Other
Battery life - 350 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $850 $598