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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W370

Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W370 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 W370
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony W370

 GX-10 W370 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung GX-10

 W370 GX-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2010September 2006Newer by 40 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony W370

 GX-10 W370 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W370 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography factors
Sony W370 Portrait photography factors
53
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-10
Street photography with Sony W370
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography factors
Sony W370 Sports photography factors
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography factors
Sony W370 Travel photography factors
49
environment sealing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography info
Sony W370 Landscape photography info
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
lack of Timelapse function
37
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging info
Sony W370 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony W370
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
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