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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A380

Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A380 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
  • Later Model is Samsung GX-20
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A350
  • Later Model is Sony A390
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A380 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A380, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and A380 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The GX-10 was released 3 years prior to the A380 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the GX-10 scores versus the A380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony A380

 GX-10 A380 

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung GX-10

 A380 GX-10 
ReleasedAugust 2009September 2006Newer by 35 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A380

 GX-10 A380 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-10 comes with exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A380 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-10 and the A380.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and A380 is 59 and 68 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and A380.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony A380 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography info
Sony A380 Portrait photography info
53
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
72
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
Sony A380 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography information
Sony A380 Sports photography information
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography info
Sony A380 Travel photography info
49
weather sealing
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (500 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography details
Sony A380 Landscape photography details
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
61
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery life (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging advice
Sony A380 Vlogging advice
9
no video
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony A380
 Samsung GX-10Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-10 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2006-09-21 2009-08-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 151 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793 grams (1.75 lbs) 519 grams (1.14 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 614
Other
Battery life - 500 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $850 $899