Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX220
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched September 2006
- Renewed by Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released February 2014
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX220 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony WX220
GX-10 | WX220 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung GX-10
WX220 | GX-10 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | September 2006 | More modern by 90 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 210k | Sharper display (+250k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony WX220
GX-10 | WX220 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2006-09-21 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 210 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 793 grams (1.75 lb) | 121 grams (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 210 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $850 | $198 |