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
- Samsung GX-20
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 #126 out of 206
in DSLR cameras, and ranked #397
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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Thickness Comparison
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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 |
|