Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A77
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A77 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed September 2006
- Renewed by Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 50 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Released October 2011
- Superseded the Sony A700
- Updated by Sony A77 II
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A77 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony A77, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and A77 (24MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe GX-10 was revealed 6 years prior to the A77 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GX-10 grades versus the A77 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A77 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-10 and Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony A77
GX-10 | A77 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Samsung GX-10
A77 | GX-10 | |||
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Released | October 2011 | September 2006 | More recent by 62 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 210k | Sharper screen (+711k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A77
GX-10 | A77 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 features physical 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 A77 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).
Check the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony A77 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the GX-10 compared to the A77.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and A77 is 59 and 59 respectively.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and A77.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony A77 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A77 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sony SLT-A77 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-10 | Sony SLT-A77 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2006-09-21 | 2011-10-25 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 19 |
Cross type focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 151 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 210k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 793 grams (1.75 pounds) | 732 grams (1.61 pounds) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 801 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $850 | $900 |