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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX80

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
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Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(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
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Replacement is Samsung GX-20
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX80 Overview

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony WX80

 GX-10 WX80 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung GX-10

 WX80 GX-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013September 2006Fresher by 76 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony WX80

 GX-10 WX80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

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

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-10
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
52
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than average (124 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography info
Sony WX80 Sports photography info
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography details
Sony WX80 Travel photography details
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weather proofing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than average (124g)
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony WX80
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2006-09-21 2013-01-08
Body design 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793g (1.75 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $850 $276