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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W220

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Updated by Samsung GX-20
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W220 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony W220, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the GX-10 (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The GX-10 was launched 3 years earlier than the W220 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GX-10 matches up against the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony W220

 GX-10 W220 

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung GX-10

 W220 GX-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2009September 2006More recent by 28 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony W220

 GX-10 W220 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 has got external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony W220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-10 vs the W220.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and W220 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and W220.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX-10 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W220 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-10
Portrait photography with Sony W220
52
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography info
Sony W220 Street photography info
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
Sports photography with Sony W220
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography details
Sony W220 Travel photography details
49
weather proof
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-10
Landscape photography with Sony W220
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging info
Sony W220 Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony W220
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2006-09-21 2009-01-08
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 210 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793g (1.75 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $850 $160