Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-10

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).

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.