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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S930

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S930 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
  • Launched September 2006
  • Later Model is Samsung GX-20
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S930 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony S930, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is pretty similar but the GX-10 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The GX-10 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the S930 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GX-10 scores against the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony S930

 GX-10 S930 
Screen sizing2.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution210k112kCrisper screen (+98k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung GX-10

 S930 GX-10 
RevealedJanuary 2009September 2006Newer by 28 months

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony S930

 GX-10 S930 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-10 features external measurements 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 S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-10 vs the S930.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and S930 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and S930.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The GX-10 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
52
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-10
Street photography with Sony S930
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography information
Sony S930 Sports photography information
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography features
Sony S930 Travel photography features
49
environment sealing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging highlights
Sony S930 Vlogging highlights
9
can't shoot video
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony S930
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2006-09-21 2009-01-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of display 210k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 320x240
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793 grams (1.75 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 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 / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $850 $219