Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-7
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-7 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony NEX-7
GX-10 | NEX-7 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Samsung GX-10
NEX-7 | GX-10 | |||
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Revealed | December 2011 | September 2006 | Fresher by 63 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 210k | Clearer display (+711k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony NEX-7
GX-10 | NEX-7 | |||
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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).
Look at the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
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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 |