Samsung GX-10 vs Sony S950

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.