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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX5

Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Later Model is Samsung GX-20
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX5 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung GX-10 and Sony HX5, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is fairly similar but the GX-10 (APS-C) and HX5 (1/2.4") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-10 was revealed 4 years earlier than the HX5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GX-10 grades against the HX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony HX5

 GX-10 HX5 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Samsung GX-10

 HX5 GX-10 
ReleasedJune 2010September 2006More modern by 45 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony HX5

 GX-10 HX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 offers exterior measurements 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 HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-10 and the HX5.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and HX5 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and HX5.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same MP but different sensor sizes. The GX-10 uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged GX-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX5 Portrait photography advice
53
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
19
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Sports photography camera
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX5 Travel photography highlights
49
environment sealing
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography information
Sony HX5 Landscape photography information
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
no Timelapse mode
37
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging advice
Sony HX5 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony HX5
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2006-09-21 2010-06-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 210k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793 grams (1.75 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $850 $275