Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S2100

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S2100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-20 was unveiled 23 months before the S2100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GX-20 scores versus the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 comes with physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S2100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GX-20 compared to the S2100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and S2100 is 58 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and S2100.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung GX-20 will give you extra detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.