Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX5

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony WX5, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively similar but the GX-10 (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The GX-10 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WX5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the GX-10 matches up against the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 has 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) while the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GX-10 against the WX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and WX5 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and WX5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-10 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX5 will deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.