Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-5T

Lets look much closer at the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony NEX-5T, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was brought out 8 years earlier than the NEX-5T and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GX-10 grades versus the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 has outer 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 NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-10 compared to the NEX-5T.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and NEX-5T is 59 and 89 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and NEX-5T.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony NEX-5T to result in greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.