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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A9

Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
74
Features
93
Overall
81

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A9 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
  • Announced September 2006
  • New Model is Samsung GX-20
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Newer Model is Sony A9 II
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A9 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A9, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and A9 (24MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-10 was introduced 11 years before the A9 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GX-10 grades versus the A9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony A9

 GX-10 A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Samsung GX-10

 A9 GX-10 
ReleasedApril 2017September 2006More modern by 128 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1440k210kClearer display (+1230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A9

 GX-10 A9 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-10 has got physical 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 A9 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-10 vs the A9.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and A9 is 59 and 65 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and A9.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-10 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A9 will deliver extra detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography factors
Sony A9 Portrait photography factors
53
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
84
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography information
Sony A9 Street photography information
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography features
Sony A9 Sports photography features
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (650 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography factors
Sony A9 Travel photography factors
49
weather proofing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
74
great battery pack (650 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography advice
Sony A9 Landscape photography advice
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery pack (650 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging details
Sony A9 Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
37
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony A9
 Samsung GX-10Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-10 Sony Alpha A9
Type Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2006-09-21 2017-04-19
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 693
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Sony E
Amount of lenses 151 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 210k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793 gr (1.75 pounds) 673 gr (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3517
Other
Battery life - 650 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Retail price $850 $4,498