Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W380

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.