Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A9 II

Following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A9 II, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-10 was manufactured 14 years earlier than the A9 II which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GX-10 grades versus the A9 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 comes with external dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A9 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-10 vs the A9 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and A9 II is 59 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and A9 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-10 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A9 II will offer greater detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.