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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A100

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A100 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
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Updated by Samsung GX-20
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2006
  • Succeeded the Konica Minolta 5D
  • Successor is Sony A550
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A100 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony A100, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the A100 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was manufactured 2 months after the A100 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GX-10 matches up against the A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony A100

 GX-10 A100 

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Samsung GX-10

 A100 GX-10 
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A100

 GX-10 A100 
IntroducedSeptember 2006July 2006Same age
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 provides outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has sizing of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony A100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-10 compared to the A100.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and A100 is 59 and 64 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and A100.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography info
Sony A100 Portrait photography info
52
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
52
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography information
Sony A100 Street photography information
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography information
Sony A100 Sports photography information
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography information
Sony A100 Travel photography information
49
weather proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
45
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A100 Landscape photography highlights
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
53
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging features
Sony A100 Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony A100
 Samsung GX-10Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2006-09-21 2006-07-31
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 151 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 210 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793g (1.75 lbs) 638g (1.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 476
Other
Battery model - NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $850 $1,000