Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-7

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

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.

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

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.