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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6600

Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6600 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
  • Announced September 2006
  • New Model is Samsung GX-20
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • New Model is Sony A6700
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6600, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and A6600 (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was released 14 years prior to the A6600 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GX-10 matches up vs the A6600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony A6600

 GX-10 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Samsung GX-10

 A6600 GX-10 
RevealedAugust 2019September 2006More recent by 157 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k210kSharper display (+712k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A6600

 GX-10 A6600 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 offers physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-10 against the A6600.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and A6600 is 59 and 77 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and A6600.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A6600 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography advice
Sony A6600 Portrait photography advice
53
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
82
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
Sports photography with Sony A6600
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (810 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography advice
Sony A6600 Travel photography advice
49
weather proof
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
84
better than average battery pack (810 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography advice
Sony A6600 Landscape photography advice
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
MP count low (10MP)
missing Timelapse function
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery pack (810 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6600 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
84
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony A6600
 Samsung GX-10Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony Alpha a6600
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2006-09-21 2019-08-28
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Sony E
Available lenses 151 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 210k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793 grams (1.75 pounds) 503 grams (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1497
Other
Battery life - 810 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $850 $1,198