Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung GX-10

Following is a detailed review of the Canon 5D MIV versus Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and GX-10 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The 5D MIV was manufactured 10 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 5D MIV grades vs the GX-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV & Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 5D MIV Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIV comes with outside dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 5D MIV versus the GX-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and GX-10 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIV and GX-10.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIV because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 5D MIV will show more detail due to its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer 5D MIV provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.