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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX1R 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
  • Refreshed by Samsung GX-20
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony RX1R II
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX1R Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung GX-10 and Sony RX1R, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-10 was launched 7 years prior to the RX1R which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GX-10 matches up vs the RX1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony RX1R

 GX-10 RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung GX-10

 RX1R GX-10 
IntroducedJune 2013September 2006More modern by 82 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k210kSharper screen (+1019k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony RX1R

 GX-10 RX1R 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 has got 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 RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-10 vs the RX1R.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and RX1R is 59 and 79 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and RX1R.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-10 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1R will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Portrait photography camera
52
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
82
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Sports photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
53
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (270 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Travel photography camera
49
weather sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (270 per charge)
heavier than average in class (482 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography features
Sony RX1R Landscape photography features
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
66
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (270 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
Vlogging with Sony RX1R
9
can't shoot video
34
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (482 grams)
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony RX1R
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Type Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Released 2006-09-21 2013-06-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.0
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 210k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793 gr (1.75 pounds) 482 gr (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $850 $2,798