Samsung GX-20 vs Sony TX20

Following is a extended assessment of the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony TX20, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively close but the GX-20 (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The GX-20 was brought out 5 years before the TX20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GX-20 grades against the TX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor 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") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-20 and the TX20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and TX20 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and TX20.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-20 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX20 will render greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.