Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W310

Below is a complete assessment of the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W310, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and W310 (12MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The GX-20 was released 23 months prior to the W310 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GX-20 matches up against the W310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-20 has 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 W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W310 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-20 vs the W310.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and W310 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and W310.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.