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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A99

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(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
  • Later Model is Samsung GX-20
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Launched December 2012
  • Superseded the Sony A900
  • New Model is Sony A99 II
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A99 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony A99

 GX-10 A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Samsung GX-10

 A99 GX-10 
LaunchedDecember 2012September 2006Newer by 75 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k210kClearer screen (+1019k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony A99

 GX-10 A99 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A99 size comparison

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

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A99 as a Portrait photography camera
52
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
81
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography advice
Sony A99 Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
75
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography factors
Sony A99 Sports photography factors
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery power (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A99 as a Travel photography camera
49
weather proof
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
environment sealing
resolution is good (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-10
Landscape photography with Sony A99
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery power (500 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging advice
Sony A99 Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
76
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony A99
 Samsung GX-10Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-10 Sony SLT-A99
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2006-09-21 2012-12-12
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 151 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 210 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793 gr (1.75 pounds) 812 gr (1.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1555
Other
Battery life - 500 images
Style 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 Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots One 2
Retail price $850 $1,998