Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W620

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony W620, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and W620 (14MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-10 was released 6 years before the W620 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the GX-10 matches up versus the W620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung GX-10 enjoys physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony W620 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-10 against the W620.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and W620 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and W620.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-10 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W620 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.