Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX80

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung GX-20 and Sony WX80, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty similar but the GX-20 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The GX-20 was revealed 6 years earlier than the WX80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GX-20 matches up vs the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 has got physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-20 and Sony WX80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-20 against the WX80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and WX80 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and WX80.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-20 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony WX80 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.