Sony Alpha SLT-A35 vs Samsung GX-20

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Samsung GX-20
      67
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Alpha SLT-A35 and the Samsung GX-20, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35 was introduced in September 2011 and Samsung GX-20 was introduced in January 2008. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Highlights

      • 16.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 15 Focus Points (15 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1,150k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 5.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung GX-20 Highlights

      • 15.1 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • 2.7" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Alpha SLT-A35
      4. Advantage of Samsung GX-20
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Alpha SLT-A35 and Samsung GX-20.

      PROS

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Samsung GX-20

      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 415 g (0.91 lb / 14.64 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Samsung GX-20

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,150k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      •   No Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Samsung GX-20

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 74
      •   Sensor Resolution - 15.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 68
      •   Weight - 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)

      Advantage of Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Sony SLT-A35
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Alpha SLT-A35 over Samsung GX-20.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35 vs Samsung GX-20
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.2 Megapixel vs 15.1 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 25,600 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 4912 x 3264 vs 4688 x 3120
      More Focus Points 15 vs 11
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization Sensor Shift vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 100% vs 95%
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.73x vs 0.63x
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.5 fps vs 3.0 fps
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 763 vs 714
      Higher DxO Color Depth 23.3 vs 23.1
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 12.7 vs 11.2
      Higher DxO Overall Score 74 vs 68
      HDMI Output Mini Type C vs
      Microphone Input vs
      Lighter 415 g (0.91 lb / 14.64 oz) vs 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)

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      Sony SLT-A58
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      APS-C

      20.1 MP

      Sony SLT-A68
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony SLT-A33
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony SLT-A37
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Sony SLT-A77
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Sony SLT-A57
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Sony SLT-A77 II
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Sony SLT-A55
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Sony SLT-A99
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Sony SLT-A65
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Sony SLT-A99 II
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Panasonic G9 II
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      Micro Four Thirds

      25.21 MP

      Advantage of Samsung GX-20

      Samsung GX-20
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung GX-20 over Sony Alpha SLT-A35.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35 vs Samsung GX-20
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/160 sec vs 1/180 sec
      Environmental Sealing vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung GX-20.

      Samsung GX-1S
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Samsung GX-10
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      APS-C

      10.75 MP

      Samsung GX-1L
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Leica SL2-S
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M10 III
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic GH2
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Leica SL Typ 601
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      Full Frame

      24 MP

      Olympus PEN E-P7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20 MP

      Hasselblad X2D 100c
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      Medium format

      100 MP

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M10
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Leica M Typ 240
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      Full Frame

      24 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Samsung GX-20
        Built-in Flash
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Samsung GX-20
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35 has a 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution and Samsung GX-20 has a 2.7" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,150k dot resolution and Samsung GX-20 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. Sony Alpha SLT-A35 has 100% coverage with 1.10x (0.73x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Samsung GX-20 has 95% coverage with 0.95x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35 features a 16.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600. Samsung GX-20 features a 15.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.4 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4912 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Samsung GX-20 can take pictures up to 4688 x 3120 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4672 x 3120, 3872 x 2592, 3008 x 2000, 1824 x 1216 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35 has Sony A lens mount and Samsung GX-20 has Pentax KAF2 lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35 has a built-in Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35 comes with NP-FW50 battery pack with battery life of 440 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot. Samsung GX-20 has a single SD/SDHC/MMC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Samsung GX-20 has Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Alpha SLT-A35, and up to 1/4000 sec on Samsung GX-20. Sony Alpha SLT-A35 can shoot continuously up to 5.5 fps. Samsung GX-20 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m on Sony Alpha SLT-A35 and 13.00 m at ISO 100 on Samsung GX-20. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Samsung GX-20. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Sony Alpha SLT-A35 and 1/180 sec on Samsung GX-20.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35 body has dimensions of 124 x 92 x 85 mm (4.88 x 3.62 x 3.35") and Samsung GX-20 body has dimensions of 142 x 101 x 72 mm (5.59 x 3.98 x 2.83"). Sony Alpha SLT-A35 weighs 415 g (0.91 lb / 14.64 oz) and Samsung GX-20 weighs 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz).

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Samsung GX-20

      124 mm

      92 mm

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      142 mm

      101 mm

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      85 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Alpha SLT-A35 and Samsung GX-20

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35 and Samsung GX-20 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Samsung GX-20

      GOOD
      70
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      79
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Samsung GX-20

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,150k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Samsung GX-20

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,150k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Samsung GX-20

      GOOD
      81
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Samsung GX-20

      GOOD
      83
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 415 g (0.91 lb / 14.64 oz)
      GOOD
      78
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Samsung GX-20

      GOOD
      82
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 415 g (0.91 lb / 14.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      GOOD
      80
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Alpha SLT-A35 and Samsung GX-20 and give them scores of 67 and 60 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Samsung GX-20

      OVERALL
      67
      OVERALL
      60

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Samsung GX-20

      GOOD
      70
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 74
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Sensor Resolution - 15.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 68

      Photo

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Samsung GX-20

      GOOD
      71
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Samsung GX-20

      POOR
      45
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Samsung GX-20

      GOOD
      72
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Samsung GX-20

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,150k dot
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Connectivity

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Samsung GX-20

      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      52
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Alpha SLT-A35

      Samsung GX-20

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 415 g (0.91 lb / 14.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      GOOD
      77
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)


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