Samsung GX-20 vs Sony DSC-HX5V Specifications

APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

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1/2.4 inch 27.1mm²
10.2 megapixels
25.00mm - 250.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Samsung GX-20
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V

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Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:		Sony DSC-HX9V DSC-HX5V vs DSC-HX9V
General
Model Number:	GX-20	DSC-HX5V
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$1399.95	$349.00
Street Price:		$293.92
Date Available:	2008-03-30	2010-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	25.2 oz (714 g)	7.1 oz (200 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.6 x 4.0 x 2.8 in. (142 x 102 x 70 mm)	4.1 x 2.3 x 1.1 in. (103 x 58 x 29 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		Sony Exmor R
Effective Megapixels:	14.6	10.2
Sensor Format:	APS-C	1/2.4 inch
Sensor size:	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)	27.0544mm² (5.92mm x 4.57mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.07 microns	1.62 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3, 16:9
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	68
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.1
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.2
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	714
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4672 x 3104 (14.5 MP, Other), 3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2)	3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.PEF, .DNG), 14-bit	JPEG (Exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	n/a	10.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	No	Yes
Movie Resolution:		1920x1080 (60i) 1440x1080 (60i/30) 1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30)
Movie File Format:		AVCHD/MPEG-4
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No
HD Video Out:	No	Yes
HD Video Connection:		HDMI, Component

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)	n/a
Lens:	n/a	Sony Lens G; 10 elements in 7 groups, including 4 aspheric
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):		25 - 250mm
Focal Length (actual):		4.3 - 42.5mm
Zoom Ratio:		10.00x
Aperture Range:		f/3.5 or f/8.0 (wide) / f/5.5 or ?? (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	2x Precision, Up to 57x Smart Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII)	9-point / center / spot
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.7	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	230,400 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	32.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	3200
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (expanded)	Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/1600 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	TTL open-aperture: 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot	Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	No
Shutter Priority:	Yes	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority	Easy, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Advanced Sports Shooting, Gourmet, Pet, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Intelligent Sweep Panorama, Backlight Correction HDR; Smile Shutter
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless	Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens	ISO Auto: 0.05 - 3.8m (W), 1.0 - 2.6m (T)
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, X-Sync Socket	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC	MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (.PEF, .DNG), 14-bit
Movie File Format:		AVCHD/MPEG-4
Included Memory:	No memory included	45.0 MB
Included Memory Type:		Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	Yes
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	No
Remote Control Type:	Wired or IR
Connections (extended):	DC input, wired remote	Multi-connector (AV[SD/HD Component)/HDMI/USB/DCIN)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):		1.53
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?		No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):		10.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):		10
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):		0.30 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):		0.35 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.51 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):		0.010 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:		2.2 seconds
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:		6.1 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		310 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary	Proprietary NP-BG1
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:		Sony CDROM (Picture Motion Browser (PC), Picture Motion Browser Portable (PC/MAC), Music Transfer (PC/MAC))
OS Compatibility:		Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OSX v 10.3+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:		Exmor-R CMOS sensor, Optical Image Stabilization, HD Movies (AVCHD or MPEG-4), Dolby-Digital Stereo Audio, Intelligent Sweep Panorama, HDR, HDMI output. Available in Black only.