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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S950

Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S950 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
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Renewed by Samsung GX-20
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S950 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony S950, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the GX-10 (APS-C) and S950 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The GX-10 was revealed 3 years before the S950 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GX-10 grades against the S950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony S950

 GX-10 S950 

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung GX-10

 S950 GX-10 
LaunchedFebruary 2009September 2006More recent by 29 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony S950

 GX-10 S950 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung GX-10 features outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GX-10 against the S950.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and S950 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and S950.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The GX-10 provides the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The older GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography advice
Sony S950 Portrait photography advice
53
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-10
Street photography with Sony S950
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography advice
Sony S950 Sports photography advice
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography factors
Sony S950 Travel photography factors
49
weather sealing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging advice
Sony S950 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony S950
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2006-09-21 2009-02-17
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 210 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793g (1.75 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
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, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $850 $130