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Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Succeeded the 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
  • Launched September 2006
  • Successor is Samsung GX-20
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Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

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.

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

 5D MIV GX-10 
LaunchedAugust 2016September 2006More modern by 121 months
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1620k210kClearer display (+1410k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 GX-10 5D MIV 

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

 5D MIV GX-10 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the Canon 5D MIV versus Samsung GX-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

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

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

Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

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.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
resolution is amazing (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
52
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5D MIV
Street photography with Samsung GX-10
65
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5D MIV
Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is amazing (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
no liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
boasts focus via touch
resolution is amazing (30 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
49
weather proofing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography info
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
resolution is amazing (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
31
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Samsung GX-10
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVSamsung GX-10
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Samsung GX-10
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2016-08-25 2006-09-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6720 x 4480 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 61 11
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 250 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890 gr (1.96 lbs) 793 gr (1.75 lbs)
Dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2995 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Dual 1
Launch price $3,299 $850