Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-10
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Canon 50D 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

Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-10 Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the Canon 50D and Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and GX-10 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

The 50D was revealed 2 years later than the GX-10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the 50D scores against the GX-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 50D and Samsung GX-10. The full galleries are provided at Canon 50D Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Samsung GX-10
50D | GX-10 | |||
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Revealed | October 2008 | ![]() | September 2006 | More recent by 26 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper display (+710k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Canon 50D
GX-10 | 50D |
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Common features in the Canon 50D and Samsung GX-10
50D | GX-10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 50D enjoys outer dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Check out the Canon 50D and Samsung GX-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 50D and the GX-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 50D and GX-10 is 57 and 59 respectively.

Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 50D and GX-10.
All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 50D to resolve greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger 50D is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Canon EOS 50D | Samsung GX-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon EOS 50D | Samsung GX-10 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2008-10-30 | 2006-09-21 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4752 x 3168 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | 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 size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.3 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 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 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 822g (1.81 lbs) | 793g (1.75 lbs) |
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 | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 696 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP-511A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $996 | $850 |