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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W810

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(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
  • Superseded the Samsung GX-10
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W810 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony W810, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and W810 (20MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-20 was launched 7 years earlier than the W810 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GX-20 matches up against the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony W810

 GX-20 W810 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung GX-20

 W810 GX-20 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2008Newer by 72 months

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W810

 GX-20 W810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 has outside 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 W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-20 against the W810.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and W810 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and W810.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W810 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-20
Portrait photography with Sony W810
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography details
Sony W810 Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proofing
decent MP (15MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
67
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography features
Sony W810 Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
41
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
Vlogging with Sony W810
9
lack of video recording
32
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony W810
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2008-01-24 2014-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
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 area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4688 x 3120 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 gr (1.76 lb) 111 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 - 200 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Retail price $850 $100