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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A57

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A57 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Successor is Samsung GX-20
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Replaced the Sony A55
  • Replacement is Sony A58
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A57 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A57, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and A57 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was released 7 years earlier than the A57 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GX-10 scores against the A57 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony A57

 GX-10 A57 

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Samsung GX-10

 A57 GX-10 
RevealedSeptember 2012September 2006More recent by 72 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kClearer screen (+711k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A57

 GX-10 A57 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 comes with outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sony A57 has dimensions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the GX-10 against the A57.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A57 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and A57 is 59 and 64 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and A57.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony A57 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography advice
Sony A57 Portrait photography advice
52
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography highlights
Sony A57 Street photography highlights
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
75
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography info
Sony A57 Sports photography info
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography factors
Sony A57 Travel photography factors
49
environment sealing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
67
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A57 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
missing Timelapse recording
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging factors
Sony A57 Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
77
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony A57
 Samsung GX-10Sony SLT-A57
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony SLT-A57
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2006-09-21 2012-09-13
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 151 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 210 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options 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
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793g (1.75 lbs) 618g (1.36 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 550 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $850 $1,000