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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Launched September 2006
  • Renewed by Samsung GX-20
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Released July 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony HX9V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-10 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the HX9V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GX-10 matches up vs the HX9V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony HX9V

 GX-10 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung GX-10

 HX9V GX-10 
ReleasedJuly 2011September 2006More modern by 58 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kCrisper screen (+711k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony HX9V

 GX-10 HX9V 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 has got external dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-10 and the HX9V.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and HX9V is 59 and 91 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and HX9V.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-10 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX9V will provide greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography details
Sony HX9V Portrait photography details
53
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10MP)
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography factors
Sony HX9V Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography factors
Sony HX9V Sports photography factors
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography info
Sony HX9V Travel photography info
49
environment sealing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX9V Landscape photography highlights
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10MP)
missing Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging factors
Sony HX9V Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony HX9V
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2006-09-21 2011-07-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 210 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793 grams (1.75 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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, 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
Card slots One One
Retail cost $850 $328