Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX70

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.