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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6300

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6300 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
  • Newer Model is Samsung GX-20
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Superseded the Sony A6000
  • Updated by Sony A6500
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6300 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A6300, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and A6300 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was introduced 10 years before the A6300 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GX-10 scores vs the A6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony A6300

 GX-10 A6300 

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Samsung GX-10

 A6300 GX-10 
RevealedFebruary 2016September 2006More recent by 114 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k210kCrisper screen (+712k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A6300

 GX-10 A6300 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-10 provides outer 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 A6300 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the GX-10 compared to the A6300.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and A6300 is 59 and 83 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and A6300.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony A6300 to produce greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-10
Portrait photography with Sony A6300
52
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography highlights
Sony A6300 Street photography highlights
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography information
Sony A6300 Sports photography information
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
75
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography factors
Sony A6300 Travel photography factors
49
environment proofing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
76
weather proof
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography factors
Sony A6300 Landscape photography factors
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging details
Sony A6300 Vlogging details
9
no video
35
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony A6300
 Samsung GX-10Sony Alpha a6300
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-10 Sony Alpha a6300
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2006-09-21 2016-02-03
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 425
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Sony E
Total lenses 151 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 210k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 793 grams (1.75 lbs) 404 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1437
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $850 $889