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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX1

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(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
  • Revealed January 2008
  • Old Model is Samsung GX-10
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony WX1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The GX-20 was released 18 months earlier than the WX1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GX-20 scores vs the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony WX1

 GX-20 WX1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung GX-20

 WX1 GX-20 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2008Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony WX1

 GX-20 WX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 provides external measurements 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 WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-20 against the WX1.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and WX1 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and WX1.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung GX-20 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX1 Portrait photography factors
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-20
Street photography with Sony WX1
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography factors
Sony WX1 Sports photography factors
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 fps)
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography details
Sony WX1 Travel photography details
63
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have a selfie friendly screen
56
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (149g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
Landscape photography with Sony WX1
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is small (2.7 inches)
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging information
Sony WX1 Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony WX1
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2008-01-24 2009-08-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4688 x 3120 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800 grams (1.76 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $850 $149