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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W310

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W310 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
  • Updated by Samsung GX-20
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W310 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony W310

 GX-10 W310 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung GX-10

 W310 GX-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2010September 2006More recent by 40 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony W310

 GX-10 W310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W310 size comparison

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

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography information
Sony W310 Portrait photography information
52
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography information
Sony W310 Street photography information
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography features
Sony W310 Sports photography features
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography highlights
Sony W310 Travel photography highlights
49
weather proof
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-10
Landscape photography with Sony W310
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
Vlogging with Sony W310
9
no video
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony W310
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2006-09-21 2010-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 793 grams (1.75 lb) 137 grams (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $850 $150