Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W730

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W730, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-10 was unveiled 7 years before the W730 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GX-10 matches up vs the W730 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 has got external dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W730 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-10 and the W730.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and W730 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and W730.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX-10 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony W730 will result in more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.