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Canon 5D MIII vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
55
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Canon 5D MIII vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 22MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Old Model is Canon 5D MII
  • Renewed by Canon 5D MIV
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
  • Newer Model is Samsung GX-20
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Canon 5D MIII vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon 5D MIII vs Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and GX-10 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MIII was announced 5 years later than the GX-10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the 5D MIII matches up against the GX-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 5D MIII GX-10 
RevealedMay 2012September 2006More recent by 69 months
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1040k210kClearer display (+830k dot)

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

 GX-10 5D MIII 

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

 5D MIII GX-10 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon 5D MIII vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIII features outer measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 5D MIII compared to the GX-10.

Canon 5D MIII vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIII and GX-10 is 55 and 59 respectively.

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

Canon 5D MIII vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIII and GX-10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 5D MIII having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 5D MIII will give you more detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer 5D MIII will have an advantage in sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
MP count good (22 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
53
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Street photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Street photography factors
58
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Sports photography features
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography features
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (22MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5D MIII
Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
51
weather sealing
MP count good (22 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
display is not selfie friendly
49
weather proof
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography highlights
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
MP count good (22 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Vlogging details
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging details
27
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
9
no video recording
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Canon 5D MIII vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Samsung GX-10
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIISamsung GX-10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark III Samsung GX-10
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-05-22 2006-09-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 22MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5760 x 3840 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 61 11
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 250 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950 gr (2.09 pounds) 793 gr (1.75 pounds)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 2293 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 2 1
Price at launch $2,780 $850