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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W380

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W380 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
  • New Model is Samsung GX-20
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W380 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony W380, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and W380 (14MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-10 was brought out 4 years prior to the W380 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GX-10 scores against the W380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony W380

 GX-10 W380 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung GX-10

 W380 GX-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2010September 2006Fresher by 40 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony W380

 GX-10 W380 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung GX-10 comes with physical 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) and the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony W380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-10 vs the W380.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and W380 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and W380.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-10 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony W380 will give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography info
Sony W380 Portrait photography info
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (10MP)
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography highlights
Sony W380 Street photography highlights
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography highlights
Sony W380 Sports photography highlights
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography highlights
Sony W380 Travel photography highlights
49
weather proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography info
Sony W380 Landscape photography info
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W380 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony W380
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2006-09-21 2010-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 10MP 14MP
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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793 grams (1.75 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $850 $44