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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W530

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W530 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
  • Launched September 2006
  • Refreshed by Samsung GX-20
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W530 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony W530

 GX-10 W530 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung GX-10

 W530 GX-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2011September 2006More recent by 52 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony W530

 GX-10 W530 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W530 size comparison

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

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography features
Sony W530 Portrait photography features
52
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-10
Street photography with Sony W530
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
Sports photography with Sony W530
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
26
decent MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography advice
Sony W530 Travel photography advice
49
environment proof
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
Vlogging with Sony W530
9
can't record video
26
pretty wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony W530
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2006-09-21 2011-01-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 210k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793 gr (1.75 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $850 $269