Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX350
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony WX350
GX-20 | WX350 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung GX-20
WX350 | GX-20 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | January 2008 | More modern by 73 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony WX350
GX-20 | WX350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony WX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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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 |