Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A35

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony A35, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the A35 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GX-20 matches up vs the A35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-20 & Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 comes with outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony A35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-20 versus the A35.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and A35 is 58 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and A35.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A35 to result in extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.