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Canon 10D vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
36
Overall
40
Canon EOS 10D front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon 10D vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Canon 10D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Released March 2003
  • New Model is Canon 20D
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
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Canon 10D vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon 10D and Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 10D (6MP) and the GX-1S (6MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 10D was manufactured 3 years earlier than the GX-1S and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the 10D grades against the GX-1S for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 10D GX-1S 

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

 GX-1S 10D 
LaunchedJanuary 2006March 2003Fresher by 34 months
Display dimensions2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution210k118kCrisper display (+92k dot)

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

 10D GX-1S 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon 10D vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 10D enjoys physical dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 10D compared to the GX-1S.

Canon 10D vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and GX-1S is 56 and 68 respectively.

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

Canon 10D vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 10D and GX-1S.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older 10D is going to be behind in sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 10D
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1S
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
51
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 10D as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
51
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 10D Sports photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography factors
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 10D Travel photography information
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography information
41
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition in class (605g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 10D Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography info
45
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 10D as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 10D vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 10D and Samsung GX-1S
 Canon EOS 10DSamsung GX-1S
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS 10D Samsung GX-1S
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2003-03-31 2006-01-16
Physical type 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 6MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3072 x 2048 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Pentax KAF
Amount of lenses 250 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 118 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 875g (1.93 lbs) 605g (1.33 lbs)
Physical 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 score 57 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 571 not tested
Other
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,900 $850