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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung GX-10 Comparison

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15 MP | APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung GX-10 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the Samsung GX-20 with the camera that it replaced, the Samsung GX-10, list out what is new, its advantages over its predecessor and finally try to conclude if the GX-20 is a worthy upgrade to the GX-10. Samsung GX-20 was introduced to the market in January 2008 and Samsung GX-10 was launched in September 2006 so it will be interesting to see how much difference this 16 months between the two cameras make.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung GX-10 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2008-01-24
  • 15MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder
  • 3.0fps continuous shooting
  • No Video Mode
  • 800g. 142 x 101 x 72 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Samsung GX-10 Compare

Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2006-09-21
  • 10MP - APS-C CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2.50" Fixed Type Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder
  • 3.0fps continuous shooting
  • No Video Mode
  • 793g. 142 x 101 x 70 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung GX-10 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Samsung GX-20 over Samsung GX-10
Sensor Resolution
15 MP vs 10 MP 50% more pixels
Max ISO
3.200 vs 1.600 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
2.7" vs 2.5" 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
230k dots vs 210k dots 9% higher resolution screen
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
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Reasons to choose Samsung GX-10 over Samsung GX-20
Weight
793 g vs 800 g 7 g lighter
Sensor Pixel Area
36.75µm2 vs 24.95µm2 47% larger pixel area
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Common Strengths of Samsung GX-20 and Samsung GX-10
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Yes (Optical) vs Yes (Optical) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Top LCD Display
Yes vs Yes Help viewing and changing settings easily
Common Weaknesses of Samsung GX-20 and Samsung GX-10
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
LCD Screen Size
2.50" vs 2.50" Small display
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 210k dots Low resolution screens
AE Bracketing
No vs No Not good for multi-exposure HDR
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung GX-10: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung GX-10 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Samsung GX-20 has external dimensions of 142 x 101 x 72 mm (5.59 x 3.98 x 2.83″) and weighs 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz) (including batteries). Samsung GX-10 has external dimensions of 142 x 101 x 70 mm (5.59 x 3.98 x 2.76″) and weighs 793 g (1.75 lb / 27.97 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Samsung GX-20 and the Samsung GX-10. Samsung GX-20 has the same height and width with Samsung GX-10. On the other hand, with a thickness of 72mm, it is 2mm thicker.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung GX-10 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Samsung GX-20 and Samsung GX-10 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung GX-10.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung GX-10 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Samsung GX-20 and Samsung GX-10 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Samsung GX-10 is 7g lighter than the Samsung GX-20 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you also have to take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Samsung GX-20 and Samsung GX-10 have the same Pentax KAF2 lens mount and APS-C sized sensors, lenses will not be a differentiator on total size of the system.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Both the GX-20 and the GX-10 have weather sealings in their bodies, making them resistant to water and dust.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Samsung GX-20's 2.70" LCD screen is slightly larger than Samsung GX-10's 2.5" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung GX-10: Sensor Comparison

Samsung GX-20 has a 15.0MP APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Samsung GX-10 has a 10.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Samsung GX-20's sensor provides 5MP more than Samsung GX-10's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the GX-20 and GX-10 sensor size comparison.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Samsung GX-20 and Samsung GX-10 Cameras


Samsung GX-20 and Samsung GX-10 have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung GX-10 Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

The number of available lenses is a big deciding factor when choosing your interchangeable lens camera. Samsung GX-20 and Samsung GX-10 have the same Pentax KAF2 lens mount and currently there are 161 native lenses available for these cameras.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Both Samsung GX-20 and Samsung GX-10 have Sensor-based Image stabilization which means that all the lenses will be stabilized in these bodies.

Lens Type # of Samsung GX-20 Lenses # of Samsung GX-10 Lenses
Standard Zoom 23 23
Standard Prime 23 23
Wideangle Zoom 12 12
Wideangle Prime 26 26
Telephoto Zoom 21 21
Telephoto Prime 15 15
SuperZoom 15 15
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 3 3
Macro Prime 14 14
Perspective Control Prime 8 8
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 161 161

Here are some of the most popular Pentax KAF2 Mount Lenses on Camera Decision:

Popular Pentax KAF2 Mount Lenses for the GX-20 and the GX-10
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Pentax D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW Lens Pentax D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW
35mm FF 2000gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Lens Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM
35mm FF 1780gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
HD Pentax  DA 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED WR Lens HD Pentax DA 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED WR
APS-C / DX 466gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Pentax DA 16-50mm F2.8 ED PLM AW Lens Pentax DA 16-50mm F2.8 ED PLM AW
APS-C / DX 712gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED WR Lens Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED WR
APS-C / DX 285gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Pentax DA 18-50mm F4.5-5.6 DC WR RE Lens Pentax DA 18-50mm F4.5-5.6 DC WR RE
APS-C / DX 158gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE Lens HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
APS-C / DX 471gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Pentax smc DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 ED SDM Lens Pentax smc DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 ED SDM
APS-C / DX 453gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
What types of Photography are Samsung GX-20 and Samsung GX-10 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Samsung GX-20 and Samsung GX-10 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Samsung GX-20 for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Samsung GX-10 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Average Resolution Sensor: 15.0MP
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
Read the details

Samsung GX-20 for Street Photography

GOOD

Samsung GX-10 for Street Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Large Body
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
No Live-view
Large Body
Read the details

Samsung GX-20 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Samsung GX-10 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
11 Focus Points
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Read the details
Image Stabilization
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
11 Focus Points
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Read the details

Samsung GX-20 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Samsung GX-10 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Large Body
800g
Body Thickness 72mm
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Large Body
793g
Body Thickness 70mm
Read the details

Samsung GX-20 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Samsung GX-10 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Large APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 15.0MP
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Live-view
Read the details

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung GX-10: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Samsung GX-20 and Samsung GX-10, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Samsung GX-20 and Samsung GX-10 scores compare:

Samsung GX-20
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #58 out of 95 in Mid-size SLR cameras
Ranked #417 out of 1259 in all Cameras
Samsung GX-10
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #68 out of 95 in Mid-size SLR cameras
Ranked #581 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Samsung GX-20 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Samsung GX-10 in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Samsung GX-20.

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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-20 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Samsung GX-20 Samsung GX-10
Brand Samsung Samsung
Announced 2008-01-24 2006-09-21
Body Type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor
Type CMOS CCD
Size APS-C APS-C
Dimensions 23.4 x 15.6 mm 23.5 x 15.7 mm
Area 365.04mm2 368.95mm2
Megapixels 15 megapixels 10 megapixels
Max Resolution 4688 x 3120 3872 x 2592
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 1,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 6400 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 11 11
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Number of Available Lenses 161 161
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.70" 2.50"
Resolution 230k dots 210k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.64x 0.64x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) n/a
Max Flash Sync 1/180s 1/180s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps 3.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution None None
Video Formats n/a n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 800g 793g
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm 142 x 101 x 70mm
Battery Life n/a n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 68 not tested
DxO Color Depth 23.1 not tested
DxO Dynamic Range 11.2 not tested
DxO Low Light ISO 714 not tested
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