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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A580

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
Portability
64
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A580 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
  • New Model is Samsung GX-20
Sony A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Announced May 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A100
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A580 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony A580, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and A580 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was manufactured 5 years prior to the A580 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GX-10 matches up against the A580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony A580

 GX-10 A580 

Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Samsung GX-10

 A580 GX-10 
AnnouncedMay 2011September 2006Newer by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k210kCrisper screen (+712k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A580

 GX-10 A580 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-10 provides outside dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sony A580 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-10 vs the A580.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A580 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and A580 is 59 and 64 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A580 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and A580.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony A580 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A580 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A580 Portrait photography highlights
52
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography information
Sony A580 Street photography information
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography details
Sony A580 Sports photography details
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
78
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (1,050 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A580 as a Travel photography camera
49
weather sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
better than average battery life (1,050 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A580 Landscape photography highlights
55
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
has double storage slots
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging info
Sony A580 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony A580
 Samsung GX-10Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-10 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2006-09-21 2011-05-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 151 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 210 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 793g (1.75 pounds) 599g (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1121
Other
Battery life - 1050 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Dual
Retail price $850 $848