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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A330

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A330 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
  • Replacement is Samsung GX-20
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A300
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A330 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A330, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the A330 (10MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was announced 3 years before the A330 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GX-10 grades vs the A330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony A330

 GX-10 A330 

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Samsung GX-10

 A330 GX-10 
RevealedMay 2009September 2006More modern by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A330

 GX-10 A330 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 provides external dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony A330 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-10 compared to the A330.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and A330 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and A330.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged GX-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography factors
Sony A330 Portrait photography factors
52
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
62
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography factors
Sony A330 Street photography factors
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography advice
Sony A330 Sports photography advice
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography advice
Sony A330 Travel photography advice
49
environment sealing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
44
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography features
Sony A330 Landscape photography features
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
missing Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (10MP)
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging details
Sony A330 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
9
no video recording
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony A330
 Samsung GX-10Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2006-09-21 2009-05-18
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 151 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 210 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 gr (1.75 lb) 529 gr (1.17 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 535
Other
Battery life - 230 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $850 $545