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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W330

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Released January 2008
  • Old Model is Samsung GX-10
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W330 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony W330

 GX-20 W330 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung GX-20

 W330 GX-20 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2008More recent by 23 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W330

 GX-20 W330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W330 size comparison

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

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography details
Sony W330 Portrait photography details
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography features
Sony W330 Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
Sports photography with Sony W330
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-20
Travel photography with Sony W330
63
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have selfie friendly screen
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen is small (2.7 inch)
37
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging factors
Sony W330 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
26
fairly wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony W330
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2008-01-24 2010-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4688 x 3120 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800 grams (1.76 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 714 not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $850 $170