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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W730

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W730 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
  • Replaced the Samsung GX-10
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W730 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony W730, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly similar but the GX-20 (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The GX-20 was unveiled 6 years prior to the W730 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GX-20 scores versus the W730 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony W730

 GX-20 W730 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung GX-20

 W730 GX-20 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2008More recent by 60 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W730

 GX-20 W730 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 enjoys physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-20 vs the W730.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and W730 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and W730.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W730 will offer you extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography info
Sony W730 Portrait photography info
71
has manual focus
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average (122 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
Sports photography with Sony W730
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography info
Sony W730 Travel photography info
63
weather proof
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than average (122 grams)
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography advice
Sony W730 Landscape photography advice
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
tiny screen (2.7")
39
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging advice
Sony W730 Vlogging advice
9
no video
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony W730
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2008-01-24 2013-01-08
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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 15 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4688 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-224mm (9.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total 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 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 gr (1.76 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $850 $138