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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
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Samsung GX-10 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Newer Model is Samsung GX-20
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung WB850F, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and WB850F (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The GX-10 was announced 6 years prior to the WB850F which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GX-10 scores against the WB850F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Samsung WB850F

 GX-10 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung GX-10

 WB850F GX-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2006More modern by 64 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k210kCrisper display (+404k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung WB850F

 GX-10 WB850F 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 offers physical 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 WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung WB850F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-10 against the WB850F.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and WB850F is 59 and 91 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and WB850F.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-10 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB850F will offer greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-10
Portrait photography with Samsung WB850F
52
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography details
Samsung WB850F Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography details
Samsung WB850F Sports photography details
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Travel photography highlights
49
environment proofing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography factors
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging details
Samsung WB850F Vlogging details
9
no video
34
relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung GX-10Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-10 Samsung WB850F
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2006-09-21 2012-01-09
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 210k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793 grams (1.75 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $850 $599