Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A99

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A99, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and A99 (24MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-10 was released 7 years prior to the A99 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the GX-10 grades versus the A99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-10 and Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 has got outer dimensions 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 A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A99 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-10 versus the A99.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and A99 is 59 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and A99.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-10 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A99 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.