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The 14.6-megapixel Samsung GX-20 appears to be nearly identical to the Pentax K20D with a few exceptions. Notably, the GX-20 saves RAW images in DNG format only, while the K20D provides a choice of DNG or Pentax’s PEF format. The camera implements a newly designed Samsung APS-C CMOS sensor. The chip also benefits from a built-in cleaning system and the camera has sensor-shift optical image stabilization. The GX-20 inherits the tough build and dust- and weatherproofing of its predecessor, the GX-10, and also gets a new 230,000-pixel, 2.7-inch live-view LCD with a wide 160-degree viewing angle. The camera has a pentaprism optical viewfinder with 95 percent coverage and 0.95x magnification. It takes Pentax K-mount lenses, and supports Pentax's SDM lens motor for fast, quiet autofocus.
The new single-button Auto Exposure Bracketing option allows you to shoot 3 or 5 shots at up to two stops with a single click of the shutter. The camera offers a burst rate of 3 frames per second in RAW or Fine JPEGs. Samsung says the camera can shoot a total of 9 RAW files in burst mode, but you can write JPEGS until you fill an SDHC card. The GX-20 features 14/bit A/D conversion and 12/bits channel RAW file output. The camera comes with Samsung Master and Samsung RAW Converter 2.0 software. The Samsung GX-20 will be available in March 2008 with a MSRP of $1399 for the body only.
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30 |
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| Fastest Shutter Speed |
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4000 |
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| Built-In Flash |
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Yes |
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| Continuous Shooting |
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3 images/sec |
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| Flash Sync Speed |
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1/180 |
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| AF Points |
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11 |
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| Metering Zones |
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16 |
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Pentax KA2, Pentax KAF, Pentax KAF2, Pentax KF, Pentax AF, Pentax AF (digital only) |
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| Screen Size |
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2.7 in |
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| Screen Resolution |
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230,000 |
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LCD and Optical |
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6400 |
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9 |
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| Battery |
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Rechargeable Lithium-ion |
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| Width |
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5.59 in |
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| Height |
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3.98 in |
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2.81 in |
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| Weight |
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25.04 oz |
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| Release Date |
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March 2008 |
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