Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W370
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Introduced January 2008
- Superseded the Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2010

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W370 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W370, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the GX-20 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

The GX-20 was introduced 23 months prior to the W370 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GX-20 grades versus the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W370 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony W370
GX-20 | W370 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung GX-20
W370 | GX-20 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2008 | Newer by 23 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W370
GX-20 | W370 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 comes with external dimensions 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 W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-20 compared to the W370.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and W370 is 58 and 94 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and W370.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung GX-20 will give you greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2008-01-24 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
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 area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.6-5.6 |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800 grams (1.76 lbs) | 179 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $850 | $230 |