Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W510

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W510, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively similar but the GX-10 (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-10 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the W510 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GX-10 grades vs the W510 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 provides exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W510 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-10 vs the W510.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and W510 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and W510.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX-10 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W510 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.