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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Renewed by Samsung GX-20
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung SL30, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the GX-10 (APS-C) and SL30 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The GX-10 was announced 3 years prior to the SL30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GX-10 grades vs the SL30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Samsung SL30

 GX-10 SL30 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung GX-10

 SL30 GX-10 
ReleasedFebruary 2009September 2006Fresher by 29 months
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung SL30

 GX-10 SL30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 enjoys exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-10 versus the SL30.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and SL30 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and SL30.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The GX-10 offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The older GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography highlights
53
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10MP)
25
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Street photography highlights
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL30 Travel photography advice
49
environment proofing
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography factors
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging details
Samsung SL30 Vlogging details
9
no video
25
supports face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung SL30
 Samsung GX-10Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-10 Samsung SL30
Other name - ES15
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2006-09-21 2009-02-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 210k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793 gr (1.75 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $850 $93