Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W330
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W330 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony W330
GX-20 | W330 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung GX-20
W330 | GX-20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | January 2008 | More recent by 23 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W330
GX-20 | W330 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
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.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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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 |