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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Replacement is Samsung GX-20
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Renewed by Sony HX200V
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung GX-10 and Sony HX100V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The GX-10 was unveiled 6 years before the HX100V which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the GX-10 scores vs the HX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony HX100V

 GX-10 HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Samsung GX-10

 HX100V GX-10 
IntroducedOctober 2011September 2006Newer by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kCrisper display (+711k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony HX100V

 GX-10 HX100V 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung GX-10 offers outer dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-10 compared to the HX100V.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and HX100V is 59 and 66 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and HX100V.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-10 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX100V will deliver greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Portrait photography camera
53
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
49
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography info
Sony HX100V Travel photography info
49
weather sealing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (577 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX100V Landscape photography advice
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging info
Sony HX100V Vlogging info
9
no video recording
25
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average (577 grams)
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony HX100V
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2006-09-21 2011-10-21
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 210 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793 grams (1.75 lbs) 577 grams (1.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $850 $429