Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A390

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.