Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A33
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Introduced January 2008
- Replaced the Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Announced August 2010
- Replacement is Sony A35
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A33 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony A33, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GX-20 was introduced 3 years before the A33 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GX-20 scores versus the A33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A33 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony A33
GX-20 | A33 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung GX-20
A33 | GX-20 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | January 2008 | More recent by 31 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A33
GX-20 | A33 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-20 features exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Compare the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony A33 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-20 vs the A33.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and A33 is 58 and 67 respectively.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and A33.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung GX-20 to result in greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A33 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-20 | Sony SLT-A33 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2008-01-24 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 151 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800g (1.76 pounds) | 500g (1.10 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 68 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | 714 | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $850 | $230 |