Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W290

Here is a thorough comparison of the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W290, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and W290 (12MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and W290 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-20 was introduced 13 months before the W290 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GX-20 grades vs the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 enjoys external 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 W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W290 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GX-20 against the W290.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and W290 is 58 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and W290.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-20 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung GX-20 will resolve more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.