Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The GX-10 was unveiled 7 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GX-10 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-10 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung GX-10 offers outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-10 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 59 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-10 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will deliver extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.