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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W710

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W710 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
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Later Model is Samsung GX-20
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W710 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung GX-10 and Sony W710, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and W710 (16MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-10 was launched 7 years earlier than the W710 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GX-10 scores vs the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony W710

 GX-10 W710 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung GX-10

 W710 GX-10 
RevealedJanuary 2013September 2006More recent by 76 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony W710

 GX-10 W710 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 provides external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-10 and Sony W710 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GX-10 against the W710.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and W710 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and W710.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX-10 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W710 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
52
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10MP)
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography information
Sony W710 Street photography information
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than others (114g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
Sports photography with Sony W710
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography highlights
Sony W710 Travel photography highlights
49
environment proof
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than others (114g)
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography details
Sony W710 Landscape photography details
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging info
Sony W710 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony W710
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2006-09-21 2013-01-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 210k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793g (1.75 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
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
Launch price $850 $90