Samsung GX-20 vs Sony ZV-1

Here is a in-depth overview of the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony ZV-1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") use totally different sensor size.

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The GX-20 was revealed 13 years before the ZV-1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GX-20 matches up against the ZV-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 and Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-20 features outside 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) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GX-20 against the ZV-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and ZV-1 is 58 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and ZV-1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-20 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony ZV-1 will give extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.