Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX100 V

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Samsung GX-10 and Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.