Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB250F
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Announced January 2008
- Old Model is Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung GX-20 versus Samsung WB250F, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Samsung. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively close but the GX-20 (APS-C) and WB250F (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GX-20 was launched 6 years before the WB250F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the GX-20 grades vs the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 & Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung WB250F
GX-20 | WB250F | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung GX-20
WB250F | GX-20 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2008 | Fresher by 60 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung WB250F
GX-20 | WB250F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 has outside dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
See the Samsung GX-20 versus Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-20 vs the WB250F.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and WB250F is 58 and 93 respectively.
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and WB250F.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-20 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be behind in sensor tech.
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung GX-20 | Samsung WB250F |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2008-01-24 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Full resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800 grams (1.76 lb) | 226 grams (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 714 | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $850 | $250 |