Canon 10D vs Samsung GX-20
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Canon 10D vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
- Announced March 2003
- New Model is Canon 20D
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Launched January 2008
- Previous Model is Samsung GX-10

Canon 10D vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Canon 10D and Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and GX-20 (15MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The 10D was revealed 5 years prior to the GX-20 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 10D matches up versus the GX-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 10D vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 10D and Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 10D Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Samsung GX-20
10D | GX-20 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Canon 10D
GX-20 | 10D | |||
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Launched | January 2008 | ![]() | March 2003 | Newer by 58 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.9") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 118k | Crisper display (+112k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 10D and Samsung GX-20
10D | GX-20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon 10D vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 10D features external dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Compare the Canon 10D and Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 10D compared to the GX-20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 10D and GX-20 is 56 and 58 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 10D and GX-20.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung GX-20 to give extra detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 10D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 10D vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 10D vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Canon EOS 10D | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon EOS 10D | Samsung GX-20 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2003-03-31 | 2008-01-24 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.7 x 15.1mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 342.8mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3072 x 2048 | 4688 x 3120 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 7 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 1.8 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 118 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 875 gr (1.93 lbs) | 800 gr (1.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 57 | 68 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 571 | 714 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,900 | $850 |