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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7c

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7c 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
  • Announced September 2006
  • Newer Model is Samsung GX-20
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Released September 2020
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7c Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony A7c, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and A7c (24MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The GX-10 was manufactured 15 years earlier than the A7c and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the GX-10 grades vs the A7c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony A7c

 GX-10 A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Samsung GX-10

 A7c GX-10 
ReleasedSeptember 2020September 2006More recent by 170 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k210kCrisper display (+712k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A7c

 GX-10 A7c 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 comes with 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) whilst the Sony A7c has dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-10 versus the A7c.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and A7c is 59 and 78 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and A7c.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-10 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7c will render extra detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography info
Sony A7c Portrait photography info
52
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
78
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-10
Street photography with Sony A7c
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7c Sports photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
88
silent mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (740 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7c as a Travel photography camera
49
environment sealing
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
86
better than average battery life (740 CIPA)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-10
Landscape photography with Sony A7c
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10MP)
no Timelapse mode
88
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (740 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging factors
Sony A7c Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
86
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony A7c
 Samsung GX-10Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-10 Sony Alpha A7c
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2006-09-21 2020-09-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 693
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Sony E
Amount of lenses 151 122
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 210 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793 gr (1.75 pounds) 509 gr (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 life - 740 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 feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $850 $1,800