Canon 1D X III vs Samsung GX-10

Below, we will be looking at the Canon 1D X III versus Samsung GX-10, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1D X III (20MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the 1D X III (Full frame) and GX-10 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The 1D X III was revealed 13 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D X III being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 1D X III matches up vs the GX-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D X Mark III & Samsung GX-10. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1D X III Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D X III comes with exterior dimensions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D X III versus Samsung GX-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1D X III against the GX-10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X III and GX-10 is 50 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D X III and GX-10.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1D X III having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 1D X III will result in extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger 1D X III is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.