Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A900

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony A900, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and A900 (25MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-10 was announced 3 years prior to the A900 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GX-10 grades versus the A900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-10 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung GX-10 enjoys external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony A900 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-10 compared to the A900.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and A900 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and A900.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-10 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A900 will show greater detail with its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be behind in sensor innovation.