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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX9

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Launched September 2006
  • Renewed by Samsung GX-20
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung GX-10 and Sony WX9, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The GX-10 was announced 5 years before the WX9 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the GX-10 matches up against the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony WX9

 GX-10 WX9 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung GX-10

 WX9 GX-10 
RevealedJanuary 2011September 2006More recent by 52 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kCrisper display (+711k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony WX9

 GX-10 WX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 offers external 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) and the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-10 versus the WX9.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and WX9 is 59 and 99 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and WX9.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-10 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX9 will produce more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography information
Sony WX9 Portrait photography information
52
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-10
Street photography with Sony WX9
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography details
Sony WX9 Sports photography details
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
Travel photography with Sony WX9
49
weather sealing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
67
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX9 Landscape photography highlights
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging advice
Sony WX9 Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony WX9
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2006-09-21 2011-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 210 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 793 grams (1.75 lb) -
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $850 $188