Samsung GX-10 vs Sony a5000

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony a5000, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and a5000 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was released 8 years earlier than the a5000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX-10 grades vs the a5000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 enjoys physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony a5000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-10 versus the a5000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and a5000 is 59 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and a5000.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony a5000 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.