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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX9

Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Released January 2008
  • Older Model is Samsung GX-10
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX9 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony WX9

 GX-20 WX9 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung GX-20

 WX9 GX-20 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2008Newer by 35 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony WX9

 GX-20 WX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

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

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography information
Sony WX9 Portrait photography information
72
manual focus
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX9 Sports photography highlights
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
good MP (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
67
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
Landscape photography with Sony WX9
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
small screen (2.7 inch)
43
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
Vlogging with Sony WX9
9
no video shooting
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony WX9
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2008-01-24 2011-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4688 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available 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 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 800 gr (1.76 lb) -
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $850 $188