Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W230
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2008
- Superseded the Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2009
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Below is a complete review of the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W230, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and W230 (12MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe GX-20 was brought out 13 months prior to the W230 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GX-20 matches up versus the W230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony W230
| GX-20 | W230 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Samsung GX-20
| W230 | GX-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2009 | January 2008 | More recent by 13 months | |
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W230
| GX-20 | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 features outside dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the GX-20 vs the W230.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and W230 is 58 and 95 respectively.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and W230.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung GX-20 will offer you greater detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W230 Specifications
| Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2008-01-24 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | 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 |
| Max resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | - | 4cm |
| Available lenses | 151 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | None | 640x480 |
| Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 800 grams (1.76 lbs) | 156 grams (0.34 lbs) |
| Physical 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 Overall 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 | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $850 | $180 |