Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W380
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W380 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony W380
GX-20 | W380 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung GX-20
W380 | GX-20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | January 2008 | Fresher by 23 months |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W380
GX-20 | W380 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
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.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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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 |