Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A58
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A58 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
- Introduced September 2006
- Replacement is Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Announced November 2013
- Succeeded the Sony A57
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A58 Overview
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).
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A58 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony A58
GX-10 | A58 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Samsung GX-10
A58 | GX-10 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | September 2006 | More modern by 87 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 210k | Clearer display (+250k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A58
GX-10 | A58 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A58 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-10 | Sony SLT-A58 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2006-09-21 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 151 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 210k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 793 gr (1.75 pounds) | 492 gr (1.08 pounds) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 753 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 690 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $850 | $645 |