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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W560

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(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
Sony W560
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony W560

 GX-10 W560 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung GX-10

 W560 GX-10 
RevealedJanuary 2011September 2006Newer by 52 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony W560

 GX-10 W560 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and W560 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-10
Portrait photography with Sony W560
52
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-10
Street photography with Sony W560
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography factors
Sony W560 Sports photography factors
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography info
Sony W560 Travel photography info
49
weather proofing
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W560 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
no Timelapse recording
42
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W560 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony W560
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
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