Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A65
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Samsung GX-10
(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
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).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A65 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-20 & Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony A65
GX-20 | A65 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung GX-20
A65 | GX-20 | |||
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Announced | November 2011 | January 2008 | More modern by 46 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony A65
GX-20 | A65 | |||
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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).
Look at the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony A65 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A65 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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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 |