Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL30

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.