The 14.6-megapixel Samsung GX-20 digital SLR is the result of a partnership between camera specialist Pentax and electronics giant Samsung that delivers impressive results.
Samsung GX-20 Review
Verdict
The GX-20 can be viewed as the fruit of a successful manufacturing partnership. Samsung’s electronics expertise has been coupled with Pentax’s long-standing photographic heritage to produce a camera that manages to meet a high specification while not breaking the bank.
The semi-pro/prosumer specification that made the former a hit has been bolstered with the boost in resolution of the sensor, while further interface and usability tweaks make the GX-20 easy to use. The fully weatherproofed body is a real asset, and, along with the increased resolution, mean the GX-20 would be at home with the enthusiast photographer in field or studio.
Details
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AF Points:11
Cable Release:Remote
PC Socket:Yes
Max Flash Sync:1/180sec
Built-in Flash:Yes
DoF Prview:Yes
Colour Temp Control:Yes
White Balance Bracket:Yes
Colour Space:sRGB, Adobe RGB
Exposure Comp:+ / - 3EV
Shutter Type:Vertical focal plane
Focusing Modes:Single, Continuous, Manual
Other:-
Dust Reduction:Yes
Weight:806g
Built-in Image Stabilisation:Yes
Dimensions:142 x 101 x 71.5mm
Live Mode:Yes
Power:Li-ion
Connectivity:USB 2.0
Field of View:95%
Memory Card:SD / SDHC
Viewfinder Type:Pentaprism, Natural-Bright-Matte II Focusing Screen
White Balance:Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy,Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Manual, Color Temperature
Compression:Super fine (1), Super fine (2), Fine, Good
Metering System:TTL 16 segments, Evaluative, CW, Spot
ISO:100-6400
Drive Mode:Single, Continuous (Hi / standard)
Exposure Modes:PASM, Auto, User
File Format:DNG, JPEG, Raw+ JPEG
Shutter Speeds:30-1/4000sec, Bulb
Lens Mount:Pentax KAF2
LCD:2.7in LCD, 230k pixels
Focal Length Mag:1.5x
Output Size:4672 x 3104 pixels
Sensor:15.1MP/14.6 eff. CMOS, APS-C