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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6400

Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Later Model is Samsung GX-20
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced January 2019
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6400 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony A6400, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and A6400 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was brought out 13 years before the A6400 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GX-10 matches up vs the A6400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony A6400

 GX-10 A6400 

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Samsung GX-10

 A6400 GX-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019September 2006More recent by 149 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k210kClearer display (+712k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A6400

 GX-10 A6400 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung GX-10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-10 against the A6400.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and A6400 is 59 and 83 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and A6400.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A6400 to offer extra detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography details
Sony A6400 Portrait photography details
53
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
81
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography highlights
Sony A6400 Street photography highlights
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
81
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography highlights
Sony A6400 Sports photography highlights
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
76
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography advice
Sony A6400 Travel photography advice
49
environment proofing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
87
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography advice
Sony A6400 Landscape photography advice
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging advice
Sony A6400 Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony A6400
 Samsung GX-10Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-10 Sony Alpha a6400
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2006-09-21 2019-01-15
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
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 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 425
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Sony E
Amount of lenses 151 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 210 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Microphone 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 gr (1.75 lbs) 403 gr (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life - 410 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $850 $898