Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W570
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Revealed January 2008
- Older Model is Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W570 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W570, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very comparable but the GX-20 (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GX-20 was revealed 3 years earlier than the W570 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GX-20 scores against the W570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W570 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony W570
GX-20 | W570 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung GX-20
W570 | GX-20 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2008 | Newer by 35 months |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W570
GX-20 | W570 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 has got external dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W570 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-20 versus the W570.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and W570 is 58 and 96 respectively.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and W570.
Plainly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony W570 will provide greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2008-01-24 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 15MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800g (1.76 lbs) | 116g (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $850 | $159 |