Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W560
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed September 2006
- Renewed by Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W560 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung GX-10 and Sony W560, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and W560 (14MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GX-10 was introduced 5 years prior to the W560 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GX-10 matches up against the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W560 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony W560
GX-10 | W560 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung GX-10
W560 | GX-10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | September 2006 | Newer by 52 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Sharper screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony W560
GX-10 | W560 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung GX-10 comes with outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Samsung GX-10 and Sony W560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GX-10 against the W560.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and W560 is 59 and 96 respectively.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and W560.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-10 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W560 will result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2006-09-21 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 210k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 793g (1.75 lbs) | 110g (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $850 | $139 |