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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S950

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Succeeded the Samsung GX-10
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S950 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony S950

 GX-20 S950 

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung GX-20

 S950 GX-20 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2008More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony S950

 GX-20 S950 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S950 size comparison

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

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography info
Sony S950 Portrait photography info
71
manual focus
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-20
Street photography with Sony S950
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography info
Sony S950 Sports photography info
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography advice
Sony S950 Travel photography advice
63
weather proof
good MP (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging features
Sony S950 Vlogging features
9
no video
9
no video recording
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony S950
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2008-01-24 2009-02-17
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4688 x 3120 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 gr (1.76 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 714 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $850 $130