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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W310

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Older Model is Samsung GX-10
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W310 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony W310

 GX-20 W310 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung GX-20

 W310 GX-20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2008More recent by 23 months

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W310

 GX-20 W310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W310 size comparison

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

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography factors
Sony W310 Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography info
Sony W310 Sports photography info
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography information
Sony W310 Travel photography information
63
weather sealing
good resolution (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have a selfie friendly display
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W310 Landscape photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
small screen (2.7 inch)
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging details
Sony W310 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony W310
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2008-01-24 2010-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4688 x 3120 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800g (1.76 lb) 137g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 714 not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $850 $150