Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W310
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W310 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony W310
GX-20 | W310 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung GX-20
W310 | GX-20 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2008 | More recent by 23 months |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W310
GX-20 | W310 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
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.

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.

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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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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 |