Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX300
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
- Launched September 2006
- Updated by Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Successor is Sony WX350

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX300 Overview
Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX300, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

The GX-10 was announced 7 years prior to the WX300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GX-10 scores versus the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony WX300
GX-10 | WX300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung GX-10
WX300 | GX-10 | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | ![]() | September 2006 | More modern by 78 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper screen (+250k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony WX300
GX-10 | WX300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 enjoys external 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) and the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-10 vs the WX300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and WX300 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and WX300.
As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-10 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX300 will render extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2006-09-21 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-6.5 |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 210k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 793 grams (1.75 pounds) | 166 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $850 | $330 |