Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A230

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A230, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the A230 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was released 3 years earlier than the A230 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GX-10 matches up vs the A230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-10 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 provides outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GX-10 versus the A230.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and A230 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and A230.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged GX-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.