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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX100 V 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
  • Released September 2006
  • New Model is Samsung GX-20
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released October 2016
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 IV
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX100 V Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung GX-10 and Sony RX100 V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-10 was brought out 11 years prior to the RX100 V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the GX-10 scores vs the RX100 V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony RX100 V

 GX-10 RX100 V 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Samsung GX-10

 RX100 V GX-10 
ReleasedOctober 2016September 2006More modern by 122 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k210kCrisper screen (+1019k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony RX100 V

 GX-10 RX100 V 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 comes with physical 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) whilst the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-10 vs the RX100 V.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

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

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and RX100 V.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-10 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 V will offer greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography information
Sony RX100 V Portrait photography information
52
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (10MP)
66
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography factors
Sony RX100 V Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than average (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography advice
Sony RX100 V Sports photography advice
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Travel photography camera
49
environment sealing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
80
lighter than average (299 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview feature
low resolution (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
70
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging features
Sony RX100 V Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
81
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (299 grams)
no mic support
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony RX100 V
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Type Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Released 2006-09-21 2016-10-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 315
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 210k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793g (1.75 lbs) 299g (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $850 $998