Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W800

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.