Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX9

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX9, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly similar but the GX-20 (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The GX-20 was released 3 years prior to the WX9 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GX-20 matches up versus the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 comes with external dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX-20 versus the WX9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and WX9 is 58 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and WX9.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX9 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.