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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony QX1

Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony QX1 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
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Refreshed by Samsung GX-20
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony QX1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Lens-style by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and QX1 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The GX-10 was introduced 9 years before the QX1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the GX-10 grades against the QX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony QX1

 GX-10 QX1 
Display sizing2.5""Larger display (+2.5")
Display resolution210k0kClearer display (+210k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Samsung GX-10

 QX1 GX-10 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014September 2006More modern by 96 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony QX1

 GX-10 QX1 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 enjoys outside measurements 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 QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony QX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-10 against the QX1.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and QX1 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and QX1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony QX1 to provide extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography features
Sony QX1 Portrait photography features
53
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
66
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography advice
Sony QX1 Street photography advice
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
Sports photography with Sony QX1
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
56
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery (440 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
Travel photography with Sony QX1
49
environment proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
71
great battery (440 shots)
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (216 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography info
Sony QX1 Landscape photography info
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
64
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (440 per charge)
small screen ( inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX1 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
32
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (216 grams)
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony QX1
 Samsung GX-10Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-10 Sony Alpha QX1
Class Advanced DSLR Lens-style
Introduced 2006-09-21 2014-09-03
Physical type Mid-size SLR Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 1600 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Sony E
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches -
Screen resolution 210 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793g (1.75 pounds) 216g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 440 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $850 $500