Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S950
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S950 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony S950
GX-20 | S950 |
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Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung GX-20
S950 | GX-20 | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | January 2008 | More recent by 13 months |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony S950
GX-20 | S950 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
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.
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.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S950 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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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 |