Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 II
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony RX100 II
GX-20 | RX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Samsung GX-20
RX100 II | GX-20 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | January 2008 | Newer by 66 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony RX100 II
GX-20 | RX100 II | |||
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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).
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.
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.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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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 |