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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W560

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(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
Sony W560
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony W560

 GX-20 W560 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung GX-20

 W560 GX-20 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2008Newer by 35 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W560

 GX-20 W560 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W560 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography information
Sony W560 Portrait photography information
71
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography info
Sony W560 Street photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography features
Sony W560 Sports photography features
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 fps)
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W560 as a Travel photography camera
63
weather proof
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have a selfie friendly screen
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography info
Sony W560 Landscape photography info
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
42
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging information
Sony W560 Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony W560
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
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