Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H55

Below is a extended assessment of the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H55, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and H55 (14MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and H55 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-10 was introduced 4 years prior to the H55 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GX-10 matches up vs the H55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung GX-10 has 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 H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-10 against the H55.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and H55 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and H55.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-10 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony H55 will resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.