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Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Revealed June 2005
Samsung GX-10
(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
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Later Model is Samsung GX-20
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Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the 20Da (8MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 20Da was unveiled 15 months before the GX-10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 20Da scores vs the GX-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Samsung GX-10

 20Da GX-10 

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Canon 20Da

 GX-10 20Da 
RevealedSeptember 2006June 2005More modern by 15 months
Display sizing2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution210k118kClearer display (+92k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Samsung GX-10

 20Da GX-10 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon 20Da has exterior dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 20Da versus the GX-10.

Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 20Da and GX-10 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20Da and GX-10.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung GX-10 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 20Da will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (8MP)
53
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 20Da Street photography info
Samsung GX-10 Street photography info
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da Sports photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography factors
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da Travel photography features
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography features
42
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (8MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
49
weather sealing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20Da Landscape photography information
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography information
46
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
lack of Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da Vlogging factors
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
9
no video recording
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Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Samsung GX-10
 Canon EOS 20DaSamsung GX-10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS 20Da Samsung GX-10
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2005-06-01 2006-09-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3504 x 2336 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8" 2.5"
Resolution of display 118 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770g (1.70 lbs) 793g (1.75 lbs)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,499 $850