Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W310

Below is a in depth overview of the Samsung GX-10 and Sony W310, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty close but the GX-10 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-10 was released 4 years prior to the W310 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GX-10 scores against the W310 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-W310. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 provides exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-10 vs the W310.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and W310 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and W310.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-10 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony W310 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.