Samsung GX-20 vs Sony RX1R II

Lets look closer at the Samsung GX-20 and Sony RX1R II, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The GX-20 was announced 8 years earlier than the RX1R II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GX-20 grades against the RX1R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 has got physical measurements 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 RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-20 and Sony RX1R II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-20 and the RX1R II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and RX1R II is 58 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and RX1R II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-20 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R II will produce more detail with its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.