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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Newer Model is Samsung GX-20
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX100V
  • Replacement is Sony HX300
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony HX200V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The GX-10 was announced 6 years prior to the HX200V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GX-10 grades versus the HX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony HX200V

 GX-10 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Samsung GX-10

 HX200V GX-10 
AnnouncedMay 2012September 2006Fresher by 68 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k210kSharper screen (+712k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony HX200V

 GX-10 HX200V 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung GX-10 has external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-10 and the HX200V.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and HX200V is 59 and 66 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and HX200V.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-10 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX200V will provide extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX200V Portrait photography factors
52
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (10MP)
45
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography info
Sony HX200V Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
51
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX200V Sports photography highlights
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
56
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (450 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography details
Sony HX200V Travel photography details
49
environment proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
good battery pack (450 shots)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (583 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX200V Landscape photography highlights
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (450 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
Vlogging with Sony HX200V
9
lack of video recording
27
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than others in class (583g)
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony HX200V
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2006-09-21 2012-05-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 210 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793g (1.75 pounds) 583g (1.29 pounds)
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 life - 450 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $850 $480