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Canon 5DS R vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Canon 5DS R vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2015
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
  • Announced September 2006
  • Renewed by Samsung GX-20
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Canon 5DS R vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon 5DS R and Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and GX-10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 5DS R was announced 8 years after the GX-10 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the 5DS R grades vs the GX-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Samsung GX-10

 5DS R GX-10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015September 2006More modern by 102 months
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1040k210kClearer display (+830k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Canon 5DS R

 GX-10 5DS R 

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Samsung GX-10

 5DS R GX-10 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon 5DS R vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 5DS R has got outer measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 5DS R and the GX-10.

Canon 5DS R vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 5DS R and GX-10 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5DS R vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS R and GX-10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5DS R using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 5DS R will resolve extra detail with its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger 5DS R will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon 5DS R vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS R Portrait photography info
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography info
85
you can focus manually
excellent MP (51MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
53
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low resolution (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
61
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS R Sports photography features
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography features
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (700 shots)
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS R Travel photography features
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography features
57
environment proofing
excellent MP (51MP)
bad battery power (700 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
49
weather proofing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
excellent MP (51MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (700 per charge)
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS R Vlogging details
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging details
30
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon 5DS R vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Samsung GX-10
 Canon EOS 5DS RSamsung GX-10
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS 5DS R Samsung GX-10
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2015-02-06 2006-09-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual DIGIC 6 -
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 51MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 8688 x 5792 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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
Number of lenses 250 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 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 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 930 grams (2.05 lb) 793 grams (1.75 lb)
Physical 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 Overall score 86 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 2308 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Two Single
Retail price $3,699 $850