Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX80

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX80, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The GX-10 was revealed 7 years earlier than the WX80 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX-10 grades against the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung GX-10 features outside dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GX-10 against the WX80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and WX80 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and WX80.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-10 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX80 will render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.