Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX9
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony WX9
GX-10 | WX9 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung GX-10
WX9 | GX-10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | September 2006 | More recent by 52 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 210k | Crisper display (+711k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony WX9
GX-10 | WX9 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
See the Samsung GX-10 and Sony WX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and WX9 is 59 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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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 |