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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX350

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Replaced the Samsung GX-10
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX350 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony WX350, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very well matched but the GX-20 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The GX-20 was manufactured 7 years before the WX350 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GX-20 matches up against the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony WX350

 GX-20 WX350 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung GX-20

 WX350 GX-20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2008More modern by 73 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony WX350

 GX-20 WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 provides 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) and the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-20 and the WX350.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and WX350 is 58 and 94 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and WX350.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-20 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony WX350 will give more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography info
Sony WX350 Portrait photography info
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
37
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography details
Sony WX350 Sports photography details
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
63
weather proof
good megapixels (15MP)
flash built-in
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
72
good battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (164g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography features
Sony WX350 Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
small screen (2.7 inches)
47
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
good battery life (470 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (164g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic port
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony WX350
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2008-01-24 2014-02-13
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 15MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4688 x 3120 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800g (1.76 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $850 $270