Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W710
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W710 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony W710
GX-10 | W710 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung GX-10
W710 | GX-10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | September 2006 | More recent by 76 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer screen (+20k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony W710
GX-10 | W710 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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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 |