Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A300

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A300, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the A300 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was launched 16 months before the A300 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GX-10 scores versus the A300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 features physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony A300 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the GX-10 vs the A300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and A300 is 59 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and A300.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files though you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.