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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W220

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Replaced the Samsung GX-10
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony W220, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and W220 (12MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-20 was launched 11 months earlier than the W220 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GX-20 matches up against the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony W220

 GX-20 W220 

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung GX-20

 W220 GX-20 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2008More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W220

 GX-20 W220 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 has physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-20 versus the W220.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and W220 is 58 and 95 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and W220.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography features
Sony W220 Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography information
Sony W220 Travel photography information
63
weather proof
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography features
Sony W220 Landscape photography features
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging advice
Sony W220 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony W220
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2008-01-24 2009-01-08
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4688 x 3120 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
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 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800 grams (1.76 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $850 $160