Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7

In this article, we will be looking at the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A7, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and A7 (24MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The GX-10 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the A7 which is a fairly large 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 A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the GX-10 matches up vs the A7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-10 & Sony Alpha A7. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung GX-10 has got outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-10 compared to the A7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and A7 is 59 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and A7.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-10 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7 will provide more detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.