Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W570

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.