Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A58

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A58, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and A58 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was introduced 8 years before the A58 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the GX-10 scores versus the A58 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 and Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 has got outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A58 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-10 and the A58.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and A58 is 59 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and A58.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A58 to render extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be behind in sensor tech.