Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W330

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung GX-10 and Sony W330, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and W330 (14MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The GX-10 was revealed 4 years earlier than the W330 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the GX-10 grades versus the W330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-10 offers exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Samsung GX-10 and Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-10 versus the W330.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and W330 is 59 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and W330.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-10 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W330 will show more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.