Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W810

The following is a detailed overview of the Samsung GX-10 and Sony W810, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and W810 (20MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The GX-10 was launched 8 years before the W810 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GX-10 scores vs the W810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 offers physical dimensions 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 W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-10 and Sony W810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GX-10 against the W810.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and W810 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and W810.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-10 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony W810 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.