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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A850

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A850 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • New Model is Samsung GX-20
Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Released April 2010
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A850 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony A850, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and A850 (25MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The GX-10 was released 4 years earlier than the A850 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GX-10 matches up vs the A850 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony A850

 GX-10 A850 

Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Samsung GX-10

 A850 GX-10 
ReleasedApril 2010September 2006More modern by 43 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k210kSharper screen (+712k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A850

 GX-10 A850 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 offers physical 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) while the Sony A850 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GX-10 against the A850.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A850 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and A850 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A850 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and A850.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-10 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A850 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A850 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A850 Portrait photography highlights
52
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
72
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography factors
Sony A850 Street photography factors
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A850 as a Sports photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A850 as a Travel photography camera
49
environment proof
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
55
environment sealing
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-10
Landscape photography with Sony A850
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
no liveview feature
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A850 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony A850
 Samsung GX-10Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2006-09-21 2010-04-15
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 6048 x 4032
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 151 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 210k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793g (1.75 lbs) 895g (1.97 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1415
Other
Battery life - 880 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots One 2
Cost at launch $850 $0