First introduced in January, 2008,
Samsung GX-20 is a 15 MP
DSLR with a APS-C
(23.4 x 15.6 mm) sized CMOS sensor.
Samsung
replaced the older Samsung GX-10
with GX-20. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Samsung GX-20 with Samsung GX-10
Samsung GX-20 comes with a 23.4 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor, which has a diagonal of 28.12 mm (1.1").
- Full Frame
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Sensor resolution of Samsung GX-20 ~ 4743 x 3162 pixels.
Samsung GX-20 has Crop Factor: 1.54
The sensor has a surface area of 365.0 mm².
There are approximate 14,997,366 photosites (pixels) on this area.
Proc and Cons of Samsung GX-20
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model.
Compare Samsung GX-20 with competitors in semi-pro dslr cameras.
Built-in Wireless |
External Flash |
RAW Support |
1/4000s Max Shutter Speed |
Manual Exposure Mode |
Timelapse Recording |
±2 AE Bracketing Range |
Sensor-shift Image Stabilization |
Optical Viewfinder |
3.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
Manual Focus |
Environmental Sealing |
11 Focus Points |
Flash Sync Port |
No Bluetooth |
No Touch Screen |
No AF Face Detection |
Low Screen Resolution: 230k dots |
Weight: 800g |
No Articulating Screen |
No Full HD Video |
Small LCD Screen: 2" |
Slow Continuous Shooting: 230 fps |
Samsung GX-20 has an Overall Score of 57/100
and ranked #127 out of 206
in DSLR cameras, and ranked #398
out of 1222 in all cameras.
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Physical Dimensions of Samsung GX-20
Samsung GX-20 weighs 800g and has external dimensions
of 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.59 x 3.98 x 2.83"). Considering that the average weight
of Semi-Pro DSLR cameras is 783g,
Samsung GX-20
is 17 grams more than the average weight of cameras in this category.
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Here is the front and top view image of Samsung GX-20 with the dimensions:
Size Compared to Major Competitors
|
Model |
Weight |
GX-20 |
Dimensions |
GX-20 |
|
Samsung GX-10
|
793 g
|
800 g
|
142 x 101 x 70 mm
|
142 x 101 x 72 mm
|
|
Pentax K20D
|
800 g
|
800 g
|
142 x 101 x 70 mm
|
142 x 101 x 72 mm
|
|
Canon 70D
|
755 g
|
800 g
|
139 x 104 x 79 mm
|
142 x 101 x 72 mm
|
|
Pentax K-3
|
800 g
|
800 g
|
131 x 100 x 77 mm
|
142 x 101 x 72 mm
|
|
Nikon D810
|
980 g
|
800 g
|
146 x 123 x 82 mm
|
142 x 101 x 72 mm
|
|
Pentax 645Z
|
1550 g
|
800 g
|
156 x 117 x 123 mm
|
142 x 101 x 72 mm
|
|
Nikon D7100
|
765 g
|
800 g
|
136 x 107 x 76 mm
|
142 x 101 x 72 mm
|
|
Nikon D5300
|
480 g
|
800 g
|
125 x 98 x 76 mm
|
142 x 101 x 72 mm
|
Specifications of Samsung GX-20
General |
Brand |
Samsung
|
Model |
GX-20 |
Announced |
January, 2008 |
Body Type |
Mid-size SLR |
Lens |
Lens Mount |
Pentax KAF2 |
Manual Focus |
|
Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.5 |
Number of Lenses |
150 |
Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
Screen |
Screen Size |
2" |
Screen Type |
Fixed |
Screen Resolution |
230k pixels |
Touch Screen |
|
Live View |
|
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder |
Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder Coverage |
95% |
Viewfinder Magnification |
0.64 |
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 |
Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
Photography Features |
RAW Support |
|
Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
Continuous Shooting |
3.0 fps |
Shutter Priority |
|
Aperture Priority |
|
Manual Exposure Mode |
|
Exposure Compensation |
|
Custom White Balance |
|
Image Stabilization |
|
Built-in Flash |
|
Flash Range |
13.00 |
Flash Modes |
Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External Flash |
|
AE Bracketing |
|
AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
WB Bracketing |
|
Sensor |
Sensor Size |
APS-C |
Sensor Type |
CMOS |
Sensor Dimensions |
23.4 x 15.6 mm |
Sensor Area |
365.0 mm² |
Sensor Resolution |
15 MP |
Max Image Resolution |
4688 x 3120 |
Max Native ISO |
3200 |
Min Native ISO |
100 |
Max Boosted ISO |
6400 |
Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
Video Features |
4K |
|
Max Video Resolution |
None |
Video Formats |
|
Timelapse Recording |
|
Microphone Port |
|
Headphone Port |
|
Exposure Modes |
Multi-Segment |
|
Average |
|
Spot |
|
Partial |
|
AF-Area |
|
Center Weighted |
|
Connectivity |
GPS |
None |
Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Bluetooth |
|
HDMI |
|
USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
Battery |
Battery Life |
0 shots |
Battery Type |
|
Battery Model |
|
Physical |
Weight |
800 g |
Physical Dimensions |
142 x 101 x 72 mm |
Environmental Sealing |
|
Water Proof |
|
Dust Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Crush Proof |
|
Freeze Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Storage |
Storage Type |
SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage Slots |
1 |
Other Features |
Self Timer |
|
Selfie Friendly |
|