Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-10
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Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
(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
- Released September 2006
- Replacement is Samsung GX-20

Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-10 Overview
Here is a extended review of the Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the 20D (8MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

The 20D was released 22 months prior to the GX-10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 20D matches up versus the GX-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 20D and Samsung GX-10. The complete galleries are available at Canon 20D Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Samsung GX-10
20D | GX-10 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Canon 20D
GX-10 | 20D | |||
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Released | September 2006 | ![]() | November 2004 | Fresher by 22 months |
Display dimension | 2.5" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 210k | ![]() | 118k | Clearer display (+92k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 20D and Samsung GX-10
20D | GX-10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 20D provides outer dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Check out the Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 20D and the GX-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 20D and GX-10 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20D and GX-10.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung GX-10 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older 20D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Canon EOS 20D | Samsung GX-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon EOS 20D | Samsung GX-10 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2004-11-03 | 2006-09-21 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 1.8" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 118 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 770g (1.70 pounds) | 793g (1.75 pounds) |
Dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 721 | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $1,300 | $850 |