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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A65

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Superseded the Samsung GX-10
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2011
  • Replacement is Sony A68
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A65 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony A65, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the A65 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX-20 grades versus the A65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony A65

 GX-20 A65 

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung GX-20

 A65 GX-20 
AnnouncedNovember 2011January 2008More modern by 46 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A65

 GX-20 A65 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 features outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-20 vs the A65.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and A65 is 58 and 64 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and A65.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A65 to give you more detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography info
Sony A65 Portrait photography info
71
focusing manually
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography details
Sony A65 Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
77
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
Sports photography with Sony A65
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A65 as a Travel photography camera
63
weather proof
good resolution (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
68
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
Landscape photography with Sony A65
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is small (2.7 inch)
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging advice
Sony A65 Vlogging advice
9
no video
78
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony A65
 Samsung GX-20Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-20 Sony SLT-A65
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2008-01-24 2011-11-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4688 x 3120 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 151 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash settings 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800g (1.76 lb) 622g (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 68 74
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 12.6
DXO Low light score 714 717
Other
Battery life - 560 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
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
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $850 $700