Samsung GX-10 vs Sony QX30

Lets look much closer at the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony QX30, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-10 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the QX30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GX-10 grades vs the QX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung GX-10 offers 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 QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-10 vs the QX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and QX30 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and QX30.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-10 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony QX30 will give you more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.