Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W620
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Released January 2008
- Older Model is Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2012

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W620 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W620, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty close but the GX-20 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

The GX-20 was released 5 years before the W620 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GX-20 matches up vs the W620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W620 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony W620
GX-20 | W620 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung GX-20
W620 | GX-20 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2008 | More recent by 48 months |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W620
GX-20 | W620 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 has got exterior 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) whilst the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-20 vs the W620.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and W620 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and W620.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung GX-20 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2008-01-24 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
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) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 life | - | 220 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $850 | $102 |