Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S2100
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony S2100
GX-10 | S2100 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung GX-10
S2100 | GX-10 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | September 2006 | More recent by 40 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Sharper display (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony S2100
GX-10 | S2100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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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 |