Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W560
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W560 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
- Announced January 2008
- Earlier Model is Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W560 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony W560, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very similar but the GX-20 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GX-20 was introduced 3 years prior to the W560 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the GX-20 matches up against the W560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W560 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony W560
GX-20 | W560 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung GX-20
W560 | GX-20 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2008 | Newer by 35 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W560
GX-20 | W560 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 enjoys exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony W560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-20 compared to the W560.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and W560 is 58 and 96 respectively.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and W560.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will offer you more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2008-01-24 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
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 | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
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) | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800 gr (1.76 lbs) | 110 gr (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $850 | $139 |