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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Replacement is Samsung GX-20
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony HX90V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The GX-10 was launched 9 years prior to the HX90V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the GX-10 scores vs the HX90V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony HX90V

 GX-10 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Samsung GX-10

 HX90V GX-10 
ReleasedApril 2015September 2006More recent by 104 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kClearer display (+711k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony HX90V

 GX-10 HX90V 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung GX-10 provides outside 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 HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GX-10 against the HX90V.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and HX90V is 59 and 91 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and HX90V.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-10 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX90V will render extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography features
Sony HX90V Portrait photography features
52
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10MP)
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography factors
Sony HX90V Street photography factors
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography information
Sony HX90V Sports photography information
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (360 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
49
environment proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
76
great battery (360 shots)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX90V Landscape photography factors
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
great battery (360 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX90V Vlogging highlights
9
lack of video recording
75
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have external mic support
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony HX90V
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2006-09-21 2015-04-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 210 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793 gr (1.75 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $850 $440