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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A99 II

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A99 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
  • Released September 2006
  • New Model is Samsung GX-20
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony A99
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A99 II Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony A99 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and A99 II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-10 was brought out 11 years prior to the A99 II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the GX-10 matches up versus the A99 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony A99 II

 GX-10 A99 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Samsung GX-10

 A99 II GX-10 
IntroducedSeptember 2016September 2006Fresher by 121 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k210kCrisper screen (+1019k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A99 II

 GX-10 A99 II 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung GX-10 provides physical measurements 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 A99 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-10 versus the A99 II.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and A99 II is 59 and 57 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and A99 II.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-10 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A99 II will provide extra detail having its extra 32MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-10
Portrait photography with Sony A99 II
52
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
86
has manual focus
amazing MP (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Sports photography camera
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery power (490 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Travel photography camera
49
environment sealing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
70
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
amazing MP (42 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (490 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography features
Sony A99 II Landscape photography features
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
not so great battery power (490 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging advice
Sony A99 II Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
78
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony A99 II
 Samsung GX-10Sony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony Alpha A99 II
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2006-09-21 2016-09-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 399
Cross focus points - 79
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 151 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 210 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 grams (1.75 lbs) 849 grams (1.87 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 2317
Other
Battery life - 490 shots
Battery type - NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Card slots 1 Two
Price at launch $850 $3,198