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Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
58
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 30D front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Canon 30D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 784g - 144 x 106 x 74mm
  • Announced April 2006
  • Older Model is Canon 20D
  • Successor is Canon 40D
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
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Updated by Samsung GX-20
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Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon 30D and Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 30D (8MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 30D was unveiled 5 months before the GX-10 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the 30D matches up versus the GX-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Samsung GX-10

 30D GX-10 
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Canon 30D

 GX-10 30D 

Common features in the Canon 30D and Samsung GX-10

 30D GX-10 
IntroducedApril 2006September 2006Similar generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 30D has physical dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") with a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 30D compared to the GX-10.

Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 30D and GX-10 is 58 and 59 respectively.

Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 30D and GX-10.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung GX-10 to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 30D Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography information
51
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
52
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 30D
Street photography with Samsung GX-10
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 30D Sports photography information
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography information
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 30D Travel photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography factors
42
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
49
environment proof
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 30D as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 30D Vlogging information
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging information
9
can't record video
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 30D and Samsung GX-10
 Canon EOS 30DSamsung GX-10
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 30D Samsung GX-10
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2006-04-04 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 area 337.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3504 x 2336 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 784 gr (1.73 lbs) 793 gr (1.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 59 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 736 not tested
Other
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/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $773 $850