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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W380

Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Older Model is Samsung GX-10
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W380 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W380, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the GX-20 (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The GX-20 was brought out 23 months before the W380 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the GX-20 matches up against the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony W380

 GX-20 W380 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung GX-20

 W380 GX-20 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2008Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W380

 GX-20 W380 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 has got outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-20 compared to the W380.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and W380 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and W380.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-20 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will provide greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
72
has manual focus
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography highlights
Sony W380 Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography info
Sony W380 Sports photography info
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
decent MP (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
small screen (2.7")
38
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W380 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
29
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony W380
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2008-01-24 2010-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 15 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $850 $44