Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W650

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W650, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty similar but the GX-20 (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The GX-20 was revealed 5 years before the W650 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GX-20 scores against the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-20 has got physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W650 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-20 versus the W650.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and W650 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and W650.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W650 will offer greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.