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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Previous Model is Samsung GX-10
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

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.

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

 GX-20 RX100 VII 

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

 RX100 VII GX-20 
RevealedJuly 2019January 2008More recent by 140 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 GX-20 RX100 VII 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

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

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

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
66
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (302g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography details
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography details
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
70
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
bad battery (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Travel photography camera
63
weather proofing
MP count good (15MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
77
lighter than competition in class (302 grams)
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
bad battery (260 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VII
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
65
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
bad battery (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
81
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (302g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony RX100 VII
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Class Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2008-01-24 2019-07-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 365.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4688 x 3120 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/2000 secs
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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800g (1.76 lbs) 302g (0.67 lbs)
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 All around score 68 63
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 12.4
DXO Low light score 714 418
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $850 $1,298