Samsung GX-20

94 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 94 reviews of Samsung GX-20. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the price and image quality. The durability and performance also get good reviews, whereas many are critical about the shutter. There are mixed reviews on the zoom and sensor.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Samsung GX-20 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Samsung GX-20

alaTest has collected and analyzed 22 user reviews of Samsung GX-20 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the lens and durability are generally positive. The price and performance are also appreciated. The size and portability get negative comments, while opinions about the focus and sensor are different.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Samsung GX-20

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Samsung GX-20 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the performance and size. The durability and usability also get good reviews. Some have doubts about the zoom, while views are divided on the image quality.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : . (techradar.com)

Samsung GX-20 review

Is this tempting Digital SLR worth choosing over the competition?

Strong colours ; Easy to use ; Robust build ; Impressive image quality

Dodgy Lens kit ; Limited feature set ; Bulky

The tweaks and reworked menus can’t hide the fact that the GX20 is basically the same as the Pentax K20D. But the K20D benefits from the Pentax brand cachet and has a couple of useful features missing here, which leaves the GX20 in a kind of no-man’s-land

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by : Doug Harman (pocket-lint.com)

Samsung GX10 DSLR camera

Samsung's entry in to the DSLR marketplace came by rebadging Pentax DSLRs and allows the company to build a corner in the market from which it can attempt to expand its market share. Samsung threw money at building its compact model market share and it...

Image quality, handling, easy to use, build, price, access to massive Pentax system of accessories and lenses

Sensor cleaning system, propensity to underexpose,

A competent and well-specified DSLR supported by Pentax’s massive system of accessories and lenses provides great results and super build and should be high on the list of those wanting an advanced comprehensively specified DSLR on a budget.

Jan, 2008

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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Samsung GX-20 review

Feature-packed it might be, but its hefty price-tag means the GX-20 will have to pull something special out of its hat to wow us…

The performance doesn’t quite justify the price, but this is still a rock-solid camera with great features

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by : Debbi Allen (digicambuyer.co.uk)

Samsung GX-20

Samsung's a relative newcomer to the digital SLR market, so does the GX20 measure up?

It's hard to get excited by the GX-20 for two reasons. First, the definitio is average despite those 14 million pixels. Second, the Pentax K20D is better and much the same price

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by (photographymonthly.com)

Samsung GX20 Review

The Korean electronics giant is getting serious about its aspirations in the DSLR market and its latest model boasts a brand new 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor, Live View and loads more desirable features

Rugged body, impressive quality Raw images, lots of direct-access buttons and switches

JPEGs straight from camera have cyan skies and yellow-green cast, slow AF in Live View

I found that JPEGs and Raws needed some manipulation to bring out the best in them. This was especially true with JPEGs which came out with a colour cast.

Jan, 2009

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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Samsung GX-20 review

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.

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Samsung GX20 review

Matt Grayson takes a look at the Samsung GX20 flagship DSLR from the largest electronics company in the world.

Compatible with Pentax lenses; Good noise control; Good portrait results; Nice build quality; Camera based image stabiliser; Dust alert feature

Two extra options on the dial are taking the fun away

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Samsung GX-20

The Samsung GX-20 is one of the latest Digital SLR cameras from the company. This 14.6 Megapixel camera is fitted with an enhanced digital filter and a wide range of exposures. It has an advanced anti-blur feature that has been achieved with the help...

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (thinkcamera.com)

Samsung GX-20 DSLR: Review

Samsung steps up the game, with the powerful 14.6megapixel GX-20

Great layout and design ; TAv aperture and sensitivity priority mode ; Weather sealed body

Not hugely different to the GX-10 ; Live View limitations

If the Samsung GX-10 grabbed your attention, then the GX-20 is much the same, but with a beefy injection of megapixel power. There aren't many fundamental differences beyond this, so GX-10 users may not see a strong enough reason to pay out for the...

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by : Barney Britton (amateurphotographer.co.uk)