Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A35

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A35, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and A35 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was revealed 6 years prior to the A35 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GX-10 matches up against the A35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-10 and Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 offers outer dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the GX-10 compared to the A35.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and A35 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and A35.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony A35 to deliver more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.