Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX100 IV

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony RX100 IV, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") use different sensor size.

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The GX-10 was revealed 9 years earlier than the RX100 IV which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GX-10 grades versus the RX100 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung GX-10 has exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony RX100 IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the GX-10 versus the RX100 IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and RX100 IV is 59 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and RX100 IV.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-10 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will provide more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.