Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W650
58 Imaging
53 Features
52 Overall
52
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Launched January 2008
- Replaced the Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W650 Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W650 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony W650
GX-20 | W650 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung GX-20
W650 | GX-20 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2012 | January 2008 | Newer by 48 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W650
GX-20 | W650 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 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 measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
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) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800 gr (1.76 pounds) | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs |
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 feature | ||
Type of storage | 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 |
Price at launch | $850 | $140 |