Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S950

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S950, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and S950 (10MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and S950 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-20 was revealed 13 months earlier than the S950 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GX-20 matches up against the S950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 has external 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 S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S950 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-20 versus the S950.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and S950 is 58 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and S950.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung GX-20 will show more detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.