Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W530

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung GX-10 and Sony W530, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and W530 (14MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-10 was introduced 5 years prior to the W530 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GX-10 matches up versus the W530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-10 features external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-10 and Sony W530 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-10 compared to the W530.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and W530 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and W530.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-10 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W530 will give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.