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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A33

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A33 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
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Later Model is Samsung GX-20
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Replacement is Sony A35
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A33 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A33, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was announced 4 years prior to the A33 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GX-10 grades against the A33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony A33

 GX-10 A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung GX-10

 A33 GX-10 
RevealedAugust 2010September 2006Newer by 47 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kCrisper display (+711k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A33

 GX-10 A33 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-10 has got physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-10 against the A33.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and A33 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and A33.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony A33 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A33 Portrait photography highlights
52
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
72
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
Sony A33 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
Sports photography with Sony A33
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A33 as a Travel photography camera
49
environment sealing
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography advice
Sony A33 Landscape photography advice
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10MP)
no Timelapse recording
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
not so great battery (340 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
Vlogging with Sony A33
9
can't shoot video
77
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony A33
 Samsung GX-10Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony SLT-A33
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2006-09-21 2010-08-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 151 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 210k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793g (1.75 lbs) 500g (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 591
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $850 $230