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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W810

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W810 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
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Refreshed by Samsung GX-20
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W810 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony W810

 GX-10 W810 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung GX-10

 W810 GX-10 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2006Newer by 88 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony W810

 GX-10 W810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W810 size comparison

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

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W810 Portrait photography highlights
52
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
38
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-10
Street photography with Sony W810
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography features
Sony W810 Sports photography features
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography advice
Sony W810 Travel photography advice
49
environment sealing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
67
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography info
Sony W810 Landscape photography info
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
missing Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging advice
Sony W810 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
32
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony W810
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2006-09-21 2014-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
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
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 210k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793 grams (1.75 lbs) 111 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 200 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $850 $100