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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W800

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W800 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
  • Released September 2006
  • Later Model is Samsung GX-20
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W800 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony W800, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and W800 (20MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-10 was brought out 8 years prior to the W800 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the GX-10 scores versus the W800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony W800

 GX-10 W800 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung GX-10

 W800 GX-10 
LaunchedFebruary 2014September 2006Newer by 90 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony W800

 GX-10 W800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-10 enjoys exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony W800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-10 against the W800.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and W800 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and W800.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-10 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony W800 will show greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-10
Street photography with Sony W800
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography highlights
Sony W800 Sports photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography highlights
Sony W800 Travel photography highlights
49
weather sealing
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competition (125g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography information
Sony W800 Landscape photography information
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging features
Sony W800 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
33
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (125g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony W800
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2006-09-21 2014-02-13
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-6.4
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - 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 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 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)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - AVI MPEG4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793 grams (1.75 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $850 $90