Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX1R

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony RX1R, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The GX-20 was launched 6 years before the RX1R which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the GX-20 scores versus the RX1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-20 enjoys physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony RX1R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-20 against the RX1R.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and RX1R is 58 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and RX1R.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-20 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.