Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX350

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.

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.

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.

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.