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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX220

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(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
Sony WX220
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony WX220

 GX-10 WX220 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung GX-10

 WX220 GX-10 
ReleasedFebruary 2014September 2006More modern by 90 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kSharper display (+250k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony WX220

 GX-10 WX220 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography details
Sony WX220 Portrait photography details
52
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
37
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography highlights
Sony WX220 Street photography highlights
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography advice
Sony WX220 Sports photography advice
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography information
Sony WX220 Travel photography information
49
environment proof
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
missing Timelapse mode
44
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging info
Sony WX220 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony WX220
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
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