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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A390

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A390 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
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Successor is Samsung GX-20
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Superseded the Sony A380
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A390 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A390, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and A390 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was manufactured 4 years before the A390 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GX-10 matches up against the A390 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony A390

 GX-10 A390 

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Samsung GX-10

 A390 GX-10 
AnnouncedJuly 2010September 2006Newer by 46 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A390

 GX-10 A390 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 has got outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony A390 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A390 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-10 compared to the A390.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and A390 is 59 and 66 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and A390.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony A390 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography info
Sony A390 Portrait photography info
52
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography information
Sony A390 Street photography information
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A390 as a Sports photography camera
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
bad battery power (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A390 as a Travel photography camera
49
environment proof
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
53
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (230 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography features
Sony A390 Landscape photography features
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
61
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
bad battery power (230 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging factors
Sony A390 Vlogging factors
9
no video
9
can't record video
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony A390
 Samsung GX-10Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-10 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2006-09-21 2010-07-28
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 151 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 210k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
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 distance - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793 grams (1.75 lb) 549 grams (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 607
Other
Battery life - 230 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $850 $500