Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T110

Let's look closer at the Samsung GX-20 and Sony T110, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the T110 (16MP) is pretty similar but the GX-20 (APS-C) and T110 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-20 was launched 3 years before the T110 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the GX-20 scores against the T110 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony T110 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 features outside dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony T110 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-20 and Sony T110 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-20 versus the T110.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and T110 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and T110.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-20 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony T110 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.