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Canon 10D vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
36
Overall
39
Canon EOS 10D front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon 10D vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Canon 10D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Launched March 2003
  • Renewed by Canon 20D
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched February 2006
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Canon 10D vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon 10D and Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 10D (6MP) and the GX-1L (6MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 10D was revealed 3 years prior to the GX-1L which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 10D scores against the GX-1L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Samsung GX-1L

 10D GX-1L 

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Canon 10D

 GX-1L 10D 
LaunchedFebruary 2006March 2003Newer by 35 months
Display dimension2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution210k118kCrisper display (+92k dot)

Common features in the Canon 10D and Samsung GX-1L

 10D GX-1L 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon 10D vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 10D features outer measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 10D vs the GX-1L.

Canon 10D vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 10D and GX-1L is 56 and 69 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Canon 10D vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 10D and GX-1L.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged 10D will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 10D vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Canon 10D vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 10D vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 10D Portrait photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography factors
49
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 10D Street photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Street photography factors
50
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (570g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 10D
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
37
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 10D Travel photography features
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography features
40
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition (570g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 10D Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography factors
44
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 10D Vlogging factors
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
9
can't record video
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Canon 10D vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 10D and Samsung GX-1L
 Canon EOS 10DSamsung GX-1L
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 10D Samsung GX-1L
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2003-03-31 2006-02-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3072 x 2048 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 7 5
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Pentax KAF
Amount of lenses 250 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8" 2.5"
Resolution of display 118 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 875 grams (1.93 lb) 570 grams (1.26 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 57 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 571 not tested
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
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