Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W560

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.