Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX300

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony WX300, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very close but the GX-20 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-20 was manufactured 6 years before the WX300 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GX-20 scores against the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 enjoys outer dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony WX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-20 compared to the WX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and WX300 is 58 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and WX300.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-20 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX300 will result in extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.