Samsung GX-10 vs Sony a1

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony a1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and a1 (50MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-10 was revealed 15 years before the a1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GX-10 matches up against the a1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 offers exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Sony a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony a1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the GX-10 and the a1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and a1 is 59 and 61 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and a1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-10 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony a1 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 40MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.