Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX500
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX500 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
- Later Model is Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released April 2015
- Replaced the Sony WX350

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX500 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX500, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

The GX-10 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the WX500 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GX-10 scores versus the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony WX500
GX-10 | WX500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung GX-10
WX500 | GX-10 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | ![]() | September 2006 | More modern by 104 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper screen (+711k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony WX500
GX-10 | WX500 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung GX-10 comes with exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-10 and the WX500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and WX500 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and WX500.
All in all, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-10 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony WX500 will offer extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2006-09-21 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 10MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
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 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 210 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 793g (1.75 lbs) | 236g (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 life | - | 360 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $850 | $348 |