Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 VII

In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 VII, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-20 was brought out 12 years prior to the RX100 VII and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GX-20 scores against the RX100 VII in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 offers exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 VII in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-20 against the RX100 VII.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and RX100 VII is 58 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and RX100 VII.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will result in greater detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.