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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A700

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A700 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
  • Replacement is Samsung GX-20
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Launched December 2007
  • Replaced the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Updated by Sony A77
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A700 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the A700 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was released 15 months prior to the A700 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GX-10 grades vs the A700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony A700

 GX-10 A700 

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Samsung GX-10

 A700 GX-10 
LaunchedDecember 2007September 2006More modern by 15 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k210kCrisper display (+710k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A700

 GX-10 A700 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 offers external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-10 against the A700.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and A700 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and A700.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A700 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A700 as a Portrait photography camera
52
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
54
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography highlights
Sony A700 Street photography highlights
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
Sports photography with Sony A700
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography advice
Sony A700 Travel photography advice
49
weather proof
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
49
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography features
Sony A700 Landscape photography features
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
62
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
does not have liveview
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging details
Sony A700 Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
9
no video shooting
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony A700
 Samsung GX-10Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2006-09-21 2007-12-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4272 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 151 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 210k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793g (1.75 lbs) 768g (1.69 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.9
DXO Low light score not tested 581
Other
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Two
Pricing at release $850 $1,000