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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7R III 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
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Successor is Samsung GX-20
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2017
  • Older Model is Sony A7R II
  • New Model is Sony A7R IV
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7R III Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony A7R III, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The GX-10 was revealed 12 years before the A7R III and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GX-10 grades versus the A7R III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony A7R III

 GX-10 A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Samsung GX-10

 A7R III GX-10 
RevealedOctober 2017September 2006Fresher by 135 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1440k210kCrisper screen (+1230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A7R III

 GX-10 A7R III 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung GX-10 has got exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-10 against the A7R III.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and A7R III is 59 and 63 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and A7R III.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-10 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R III will give more detail because of its extra 32MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7R III Portrait photography advice
52
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
86
manual focus
high megapixels (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography details
Sony A7R III Street photography details
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7R III Sports photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
89
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Travel photography camera
49
environment proof
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
74
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
high megapixels (42MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography details
Sony A7R III Landscape photography details
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
87
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R III as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
37
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony A7R III
 Samsung GX-10Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-10 Sony Alpha A7R III
Class Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2006-09-21 2017-10-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 1600 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 425
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Sony E
Total lenses 151 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 210k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793g (1.75 lb) 657g (1.45 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3523
Other
Battery life - 650 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots Single 2
Pricing at release $850 $2,800