Samsung GX-10 vs Sony QX100
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs
(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
- Launched September 2006
- Renewed by Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Introduced September 2013
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony QX100 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony QX100, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Lens-style by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") use different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GX-10 was brought out 8 years before the QX100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GX-10 grades against the QX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony QX100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony QX100
GX-10 | QX100 | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.5" | " | Bigger screen (+2.5") | |
Screen resolution | 210k | 0k | Sharper screen (+210k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Samsung GX-10
QX100 | GX-10 | |||
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Introduced | September 2013 | September 2006 | More recent by 84 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony QX100
GX-10 | QX100 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 has got 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 QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony QX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GX-10 vs the QX100.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and QX100 is 59 and 92 respectively.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and QX100.
All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony QX100 will give greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony QX100 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Lens-style |
Launched | 2006-09-21 | 2013-09-05 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | - |
Screen resolution | 210k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | None |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 793g (1.75 pounds) | 179g (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
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 | - | 200 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $850 | $268 |