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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX70

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Previous Model is Samsung GX-10
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX70 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony WX70, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly close but the GX-20 (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-20 was launched 5 years prior to the WX70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GX-20 scores vs the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony WX70

 GX-20 WX70 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung GX-20

 WX70 GX-20 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2008Newer by 48 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony WX70

 GX-20 WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 enjoys outside measurements 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 WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony WX70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GX-20 compared to the WX70.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and WX70 is 58 and 97 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and WX70.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX70 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-20
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-20
Street photography with Sony WX70
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
68
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography info
Sony WX70 Sports photography info
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography info
Sony WX70 Travel photography info
63
environment proofing
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
provides touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
36
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony WX70
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2008-01-24 2012-01-30
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4688 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800g (1.76 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life - 240 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $850 $242