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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(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
  • Announced September 2006
  • Refreshed by Samsung GX-20
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed June 2018
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 V
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 VII
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Samsung GX-10 and Sony RX100 VI, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") possess different sensor measurements.

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The GX-10 was manufactured 12 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera 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 RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GX-10 matches up against the RX100 VI in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 GX-10 RX100 VI 

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

 RX100 VI GX-10 
RevealedJune 2018September 2006Fresher by 142 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k210kSharper display (+1019k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 GX-10 RX100 VI 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 enjoys 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) and the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-10 and Sony RX100 VI in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-10 vs the RX100 VI.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and RX100 VI is 59 and 88 respectively.

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

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and RX100 VI.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-10 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 VI will provide more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Portrait photography camera
52
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
66
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-10
Street photography with Sony RX100 VI
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average in class (301 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VI
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
70
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography factors
49
environment sealing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than average in class (301g)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography features
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
65
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
77
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average in class (301 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony RX100 VI
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Type Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2006-09-21 2018-06-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 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
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 315
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 210 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793g (1.75 lb) 301g (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $850 $1,198