Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-10
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Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
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- 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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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).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Photography Glossary Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 40D and Samsung GX-10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 40D Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Samsung GX-10
| 40D | GX-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2007 |  | September 2006 | Newer by 14 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 210k | Sharper 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 type | Fixed |  | 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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 40D and GX-10 is 57 and 59 respectively.
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.
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Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
| Canon EOS 40D | Samsung 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 |