Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W380
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W380 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
- New Model is Samsung GX-20
(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

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.

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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W380 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony W380
GX-10 | W380 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung GX-10
W380 | GX-10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | September 2006 | Fresher by 40 months |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer display (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony W380
GX-10 | W380 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
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 |