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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A9 II 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
  • Updated by Samsung GX-20
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Old Model is Sony A9
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A9 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony A9 II

 GX-10 A9 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Samsung GX-10

 A9 II GX-10 
ReleasedOctober 2019September 2006More modern by 158 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 A9 II

 GX-10 A9 II 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A9 II size comparison

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

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography information
Sony A9 II Portrait photography information
53
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
85
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography features
Sony A9 II Street photography features
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography features
Sony A9 II Sports photography features
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (690 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Travel photography camera
49
weather sealing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
73
great battery (690 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography details
Sony A9 II Landscape photography details
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
great battery (690 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging features
Sony A9 II Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony A9 II
 Samsung GX-10Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2006-09-21 2019-10-03
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 693
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Sony E
Total lenses 151 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 210 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
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
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793 grams (1.75 lbs) 678 grams (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 690 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Dual
Cost at launch $850 $4,498