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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W350

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(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
  • Updated by Samsung GX-20
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W350 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Samsung GX-10 and Sony W350, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and W350 (14MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-10 was manufactured 4 years prior to the W350 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GX-10 grades vs the W350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony W350

 GX-10 W350 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung GX-10

 W350 GX-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2010September 2006Newer by 40 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony W350

 GX-10 W350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 enjoys exterior 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 W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GX-10 against the W350.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and W350 is 59 and 97 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and W350.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-10 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W350 will render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography factors
Sony W350 Portrait photography factors
52
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (10MP)
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography features
Sony W350 Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography advice
Sony W350 Sports photography advice
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
Travel photography with Sony W350
49
weather proof
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
66
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography information
Sony W350 Landscape photography information
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
low MP (10MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging details
Sony W350 Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony W350
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2006-09-21 2010-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793 gr (1.75 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $850 $200