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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
63
Features
71
Overall
66

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-7 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
  • Launched September 2006
  • Successor is Samsung GX-20
Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Revealed December 2011
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-7, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was revealed 6 years before the NEX-7 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GX-10 matches up versus the NEX-7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony NEX-7

 GX-10 NEX-7 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Samsung GX-10

 NEX-7 GX-10 
RevealedDecember 2011September 2006Fresher by 63 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kClearer display (+711k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony NEX-7

 GX-10 NEX-7 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-10 has got external dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-10 vs the NEX-7.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and NEX-7 is 59 and 84 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and NEX-7.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-7 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Portrait photography camera
52
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
76
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Sports photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
61
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (430 per charge)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-7 Travel photography features
49
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
70
great battery (430 per charge)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (430 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
Vlogging with Sony NEX-7
9
lack of video recording
35
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony NEX-7
 Samsung GX-10Sony Alpha NEX-7
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-10 Sony Alpha NEX-7
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2006-09-21 2011-12-13
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 10MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Sony E
Total lenses 151 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 210 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793 grams (1.75 pounds) 400 grams (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 81
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1016
Other
Battery life - 430 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $850 $699