Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 VI
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Revealed January 2008
- Replaced the Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Revealed June 2018
- Old Model is Sony RX100 V
- Newer Model is Sony RX100 VII
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony RX100 VI, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GX-20 was launched 11 years before the RX100 VI which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the GX-20 matches up versus the RX100 VI in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony RX100 VI
GX-20 | RX100 VI |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Samsung GX-20
RX100 VI | GX-20 | |||
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Revealed | June 2018 | January 2008 | More modern by 126 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony RX100 VI
GX-20 | RX100 VI | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 enjoys exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-20 and the RX100 VI.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and RX100 VI is 58 and 88 respectively.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and RX100 VI.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-20 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VI will provide more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2008-01-24 | 2018-06-05 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 alias 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 8cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
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 speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 24.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800g (1.76 pounds) | 301g (0.66 pounds) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 714 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $850 | $1,198 |