Canon 5D vs Samsung GX-10
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Canon 5D vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
- Announced November 2005
- Renewed by Canon 5D MII
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Announced September 2006
- Refreshed by Samsung GX-20
Canon 5D vs Samsung GX-10 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon 5D versus Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the 5D (Full frame) and GX-10 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 5D was launched 10 months earlier than the GX-10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 5D matches up against the GX-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon 5D vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D and Samsung GX-10. The complete galleries are available at Canon 5D Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Samsung GX-10
5D | GX-10 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Canon 5D
GX-10 | 5D | |||
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Announced | September 2006 | November 2005 | More recent by 10 months |
Common features in the Canon 5D and Samsung GX-10
5D | GX-10 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.5" | 2.5" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon 5D vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D provides external measurements of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 5D versus Samsung GX-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 5D compared to the GX-10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D and GX-10 is 55 and 59 respectively.
Canon 5D vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D and GX-10.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 5D due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 5D will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older 5D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Canon 5D vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 5D vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Canon EOS 5D | Samsung GX-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon EOS 5D | Samsung GX-10 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2005-11-12 | 2006-09-21 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic II | - |
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 | 13MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4368 x 2912 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 250 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | External | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 895 grams (1.97 lb) | 793 grams (1.75 lb) |
Dimensions | 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1368 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP-511A | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $2,780 | $850 |