Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX5
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Photography Glossary Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2010 |  | September 2006 | More modern by 45 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 210k | Clearer display (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony HX5
| GX-10 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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).
Check out the Samsung GX-10 and Sony HX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and HX5 is 59 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| Samsung GX-10 | Sony 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 |