Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W330

Below is a comprehensive review of the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W330, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the GX-20 (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The GX-20 was revealed 23 months before the W330 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GX-20 matches up vs the W330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 offers outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-20 vs the W330.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and W330 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and W330.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung GX-20 will give you extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.