Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T99

The following is a extensive review of the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T99, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very comparable but the GX-20 (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The GX-20 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the T99 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX-20 grades against the T99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 features physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T99 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-20 and the T99.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and T99 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and T99.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung GX-20 will show greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.