Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX70
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed September 2006
- Later Model is Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX70 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony WX70, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GX-10 was launched 6 years before the WX70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GX-10 matches up vs the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony WX70
GX-10 | WX70 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung GX-10
WX70 | GX-10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | September 2006 | Newer by 65 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 210k | Sharper screen (+712k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony WX70
GX-10 | WX70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 has got outside 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) whilst the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony WX70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-10 vs the WX70.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and WX70 is 59 and 97 respectively.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and WX70.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony WX70 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2006-09-21 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
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 | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 210 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 793g (1.75 pounds) | 114g (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 240 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $850 | $242 |