Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W560

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.