Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX1
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX1 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
- Revealed January 2008
- Old Model is Samsung GX-10
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony WX1
GX-20 | WX1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung GX-20
WX1 | GX-20 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | January 2008 | Newer by 18 months |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony WX1
GX-20 | WX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and WX1 is 58 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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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 |