Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 VA
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Revealed January 2008
- Succeeded the Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Announced July 2018
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 VA, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GX-20 was announced 11 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GX-20 grades against the RX100 VA when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 VA Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony RX100 VA
GX-20 | RX100 VA |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Samsung GX-20
RX100 VA | GX-20 | |||
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Announced | July 2018 | January 2008 | More modern by 127 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper display (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony RX100 VA
GX-20 | RX100 VA | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 enjoys external dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
See the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 VA in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-20 against the RX100 VA.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and RX100 VA is 58 and 89 respectively.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and RX100 VA.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-20 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will deliver more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2008-01-24 | 2018-07-13 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 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 files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800 gr (1.76 lbs) | 299 gr (0.66 lbs) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
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 | - | 220 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $850 | $998 |