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Canon 5D MII vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
70
Overall
67
Canon EOS 5D Mark II front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Canon 5D MII vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Canon 5D MII
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 850g - 152 x 114 x 75mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Earlier Model is Canon 5D
  • Later Model is Canon 5D MIII
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
  • Successor is Samsung GX-20
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Canon 5D MII vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon 5D MII vs Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the 5D MII (Full frame) and GX-10 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MII was revealed 2 years later than the GX-10 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 5D MII grades versus the GX-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MII over the Samsung GX-10

 5D MII GX-10 
IntroducedFebruary 2009September 2006More recent by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k210kSharper display (+710k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Canon 5D MII

 GX-10 5D MII 

Common features in the Canon 5D MII and Samsung GX-10

 5D MII GX-10 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon 5D MII vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MII features exterior measurements of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 5D MII vs the GX-10.

Canon 5D MII vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MII and GX-10 is 56 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5D MII vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MII vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MII and GX-10.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 5D MII with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5D MII will offer more detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern 5D MII provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 5D MII vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MII vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MII vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MII as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
53
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MII as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
59
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MII as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (21MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MII Travel photography highlights
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography highlights
55
weather proof
good resolution (21 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
49
environment proofing
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MII as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MII Vlogging factors
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging factors
29
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 5D MII vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MII and Samsung GX-10
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IISamsung GX-10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark II Samsung GX-10
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2009-02-13 2006-09-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5616 x 3744 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 250 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 850 grams (1.87 lbs) 793 grams (1.75 lbs)
Dimensions 152 x 114 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1815 not tested
Other
Battery life 850 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $1,190 $850