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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S2100

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Released September 2006
  • Later Model is Samsung GX-20
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony S2100, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the GX-10 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The GX-10 was released 4 years prior to the S2100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GX-10 scores versus the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony S2100

 GX-10 S2100 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung GX-10

 S2100 GX-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2010September 2006More recent by 40 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony S2100

 GX-10 S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 provides outside 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 S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony S2100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GX-10 and the S2100.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and S2100 is 59 and 93 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and S2100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX-10 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony S2100 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography features
Sony S2100 Portrait photography features
52
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography info
Sony S2100 Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography factors
Sony S2100 Travel photography factors
49
environment sealing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have Timelapse function
27
decent sized screen (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
Vlogging with Sony S2100
9
can't record video
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony S2100
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2006-09-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 210k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793 gr (1.75 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $850 $0