Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W330
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Released September 2006
- Later Model is Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W330 Overview
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.

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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W330 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony W330
GX-10 | W330 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung GX-10
W330 | GX-10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | September 2006 | More recent by 40 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony W330
GX-10 | W330 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Released | 2006-09-21 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
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 surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 4cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 210 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 793 grams (1.75 pounds) | 128 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $850 | $170 |