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Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
57
Imaging
49
Features
50
Overall
49
Canon EOS 40D front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Canon 40D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Released October 2007
  • Old Model is Canon 30D
  • Renewed by Canon 50D
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
  • New Model is Samsung GX-20
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Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon 40D and Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the 40D (10MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 40D was launched 14 months after the GX-10 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 40D scores versus the GX-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Samsung GX-10

 40D GX-10 
RevealedOctober 2007September 2006Newer by 14 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Canon 40D

 GX-10 40D 

Common features in the Canon 40D and Samsung GX-10

 40D GX-10 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 40D provides outer dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 40D vs the GX-10.

Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 40D and GX-10 is 57 and 59 respectively.

Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 40D and GX-10.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger 40D should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 40D Portrait photography advice
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography advice
59
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
52
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 40D
Street photography with Samsung GX-10
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 40D Sports photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography factors
53
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
bad battery (800 CIPA)
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 40D Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography advice
48
weather sealing
has built in flash
bad battery (800 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
49
environment proofing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 40D Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography highlights
58
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
bad battery (800 per charge)
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 40D Vlogging factors
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 40D and Samsung GX-10
 Canon EOS 40DSamsung GX-10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS 40D Samsung GX-10
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2007-10-24 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 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3888 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting 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 size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.5fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 822 grams (1.81 lbs) 793 grams (1.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 703 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,099 $850