Samsung GX-10 vs Sony G3

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung GX-10 and Sony G3, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively close but the GX-10 (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The GX-10 was released 3 years before the G3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GX-10 matches up against the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 comes with outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-10 and Sony G3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX-10 vs the G3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and G3 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and G3.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The GX-10 includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged GX-10 will be behind in sensor tech.