Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A57
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A57 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
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).
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A57 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-10 and Sony SLT-A57. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony A57
GX-10 | A57 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Samsung GX-10
A57 | GX-10 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | September 2006 | More recent by 72 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 210k | Clearer screen (+711k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A57
GX-10 | A57 | |||
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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).
Examine the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A57 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A57 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sony SLT-A57 | |
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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 |