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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Newer Model is Samsung GX-20
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-10 was announced 8 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GX-10 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 GX-10 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung GX-10

 Galaxy Camera 2 GX-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2014September 2006Fresher by 88 months
Display size4.8"2.5"Larger display (+2.3")
Display resolution1037k210kClearer display (+827k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 GX-10 Galaxy Camera 2 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-10 enjoys outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-10 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-10 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will offer you greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
52
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (10MP)
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography details
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than others (283 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography highlights
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography information
49
weather proof
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
good battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than others (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography information
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
low MP (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery power (400 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
9
can't record video
37
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
lighter than others (283 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Samsung GX-10Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-10 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2006-09-21 2014-01-02
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 210k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793 grams (1.75 lbs) 283 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $850 $400