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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7S

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7S 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 A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Renewed by Sony A7S II
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7S Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A7S, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the A7S (12MP) is fairly comparable but the GX-10 (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-10 was announced 8 years before the A7S and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the GX-10 scores vs the A7S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony A7S

 GX-10 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung GX-10

 A7S GX-10 
LaunchedApril 2014September 2006More recent by 91 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1230k210kClearer display (+1020k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A7S

 GX-10 A7S 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 has got external dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A7S in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-10 and the A7S.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and A7S is 59 and 77 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and A7S.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-10 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7S will show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-10
Portrait photography with Sony A7S
52
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (10 megapixels)
68
you can focus manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography highlights
Sony A7S Street photography highlights
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
76
screen tilts
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than competition (489 grams)
great high ISO (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography info
Sony A7S Sports photography info
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
52
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
low battery power (360 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography information
Sony A7S Travel photography information
49
environment proofing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
58
lighter than competition (489 grams)
environment sealing
low battery power (360 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7S Landscape photography advice
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview feature
MP count low (10MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
66
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (409,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low battery power (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
34
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
lighter than competition (489 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony A7S
 Samsung GX-10Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony Alpha A7S
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2006-09-21 2014-04-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 1600 409600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Sony E
Total lenses 151 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 210 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793 gr (1.75 pounds) 489 gr (1.08 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $850 $1,998