Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX220

Following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung GX-10 and Sony WX220, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The GX-10 was revealed 8 years earlier than the WX220 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GX-10 grades against the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung GX-10 comes with external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-10 and Sony WX220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GX-10 and the WX220.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and WX220 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and WX220.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-10 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX220 will render more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.