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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A3000

Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A3000 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
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Later Model is Samsung GX-20
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Replacement is Sony a3500
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A3000, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and A3000 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was manufactured 8 years prior to the A3000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GX-10 matches up against the A3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony A3000

 GX-10 A3000 

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung GX-10

 A3000 GX-10 
ReleasedAugust 2013September 2006More modern by 84 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A3000

 GX-10 A3000 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 has got external dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-10 versus the A3000.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and A3000 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and A3000.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony A3000 to render extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A3000 Portrait photography highlights
53
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography info
Sony A3000 Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
Sports photography with Sony A3000
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
60
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography details
Sony A3000 Travel photography details
49
weather proofing
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
better than average battery power (470 shots)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (411g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography details
Sony A3000 Landscape photography details
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
no Timelapse mode
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (470 shots)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
Vlogging with Sony A3000
9
can't shoot video
26
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (411 grams)
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony A3000
 Samsung GX-10Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony Alpha A3000
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2006-09-21 2013-08-27
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 1600 16000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Sony E
Available lenses 151 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793 grams (1.75 pounds) 411 grams (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $850 $398