Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W710
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Launched January 2008
- Previous Model is Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Announced January 2013
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W710 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W710, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the GX-20 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GX-20 was launched 6 years prior to the W710 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the GX-20 grades against the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W710 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony W710
GX-20 | W710 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung GX-20
W710 | GX-20 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2008 | More recent by 60 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W710
GX-20 | W710 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 enjoys outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W710 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GX-20 compared to the W710.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and W710 is 58 and 96 respectively.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and W710.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W710 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2008-01-24 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD display |
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 | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800 gr (1.76 pounds) | 114 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 714 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $850 | $90 |