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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W570

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(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
Sony W570
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony W570

 GX-20 W570 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung GX-20

 W570 GX-20 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2008Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W570

 GX-20 W570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and W570 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W570 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-20
Street photography with Sony W570
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography highlights
Sony W570 Sports photography highlights
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography details
Sony W570 Travel photography details
63
environment proofing
MP count decent (15MP)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
66
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
small screen (2.7 inches)
38
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging advice
Sony W570 Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
29
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony W570
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
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