Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX9

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.

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.

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.

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.