Samsung GX-20 vs Sony DSC-W300 Specifications

APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
13.6 megapixels
35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sony DSC-W300 Review.
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Detailed specifications
Samsung GX-20
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300

Links
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:	GX-20	DSC-W300
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$1399.95	$349.99
Street Price:
Date Available:	2008-03-30	2008-05-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	25.2 oz (714 g)	6.5 oz (184 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.6 x 4.0 x 2.8 in. (142 x 102 x 70 mm)	3.7 x 2.3 x 1.1 in. (94 x 59 x 27 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:		Sony
Effective Megapixels:	14.6	13.6
Sensor Format:	APS-C	1/1.7 inch
Sensor size:	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)	43.32mm² (7.6mm x 5.7mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.07 microns	1.80 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3, 3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	68
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.1
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.2
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	714
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4672 x 3104 (14.5 MP, Other), 3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2)	4224 x 3168 (13.4 MP, 4:3), 4224 x 2816 (11.9 MP, 3:2), 4224 x 2376 (10.0 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.PEF, .DNG), 14-bit	JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	n/a	1.9
Video Capture
Can take movies:	No	Yes
Movie Resolution:		640x480 (30/16.6) 320x240 (8.3)
Movie File Format:		MPEG1
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No
HD Video Out:	No	Yes
HD Video Connection:		Component

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)	n/a
Lens:	n/a	Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (6 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspherical)
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):		35 - 105mm
Focal Length (actual):		7.6 - 22.8mm
Zoom Ratio:		3.00x
Aperture Range:		f/2.8 (W) / f/5.5(T) - f/16
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	2x Precision, up to 19x (total) Smart Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII)	9-area Contrast Detection with Face Detect; Center-Weighted AF, Spot AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism	Real-image optical zoom
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.7	2.7
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	32.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	3200
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (expanded)	80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent-1, Fluorescent-2, Fluorescent-3, Incandescent, Flash WB, One Push/Push Set
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/2000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	TTL open-aperture: 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot	Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	No
Shutter Priority:	Yes	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority	Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Extra High Sensitivity, Soft Snap, Smile Shutter, Underwater
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless	Auto, On, Slow Synch, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens	ISO Auto: W: 0.2 - 5.5m T: 0.4 - 2.8m; ISO 3200: up to 11m (W), 5.6m (T)
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, X-Sync Socket	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC	MS Duo / MS PRO Duo
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (.PEF, .DNG), 14-bit
Movie File Format:		MPEG1
Included Memory:	No memory included	15.0 MB
Included Memory Type:		Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	No
Remote Control Type:	Wired or IR
Connections (extended):	DC input, wired remote	Multi-terminal; HD 1080i video out with optional accessory

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):		1.77
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?		No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):		1.9
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):		Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):		0.42 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):		0.54 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):		0.380 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.77 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):		0.008 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:		2.9 seconds
Play -> Record Time:		1.5 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		9.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		300 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary	Proprietary NP-BG1
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:		Picture Motion Browser v3.0, Music Transfer
OS Compatibility:		Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X v10.3+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:		Super Steady-Shot Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Smile Shutter, DRO, HD video out. Retouch: Unsharp Mask, Happy Face.