Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W370
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2010

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W370 Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony W370, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

The GX-10 was introduced 4 years earlier than the W370 which is a fairly sizable difference 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 W370 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the GX-10 matches up vs the W370 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W370 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony W370
GX-10 | W370 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung GX-10
W370 | GX-10 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | September 2006 | Newer by 40 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony W370
GX-10 | W370 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 has got 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) whilst the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony W370 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-10 against the W370.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and W370 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and W370.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-10 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W370 will produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2006-09-21 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
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 area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.6-5.6 |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 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 | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 793 gr (1.75 lb) | 179 gr (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $850 | $230 |