Canon 5DS vs Samsung GX-10
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Canon 5DS vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Announced February 2015
(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
- Released September 2006
- Updated by Samsung GX-20
Canon 5DS vs Samsung GX-10 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon 5DS vs Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and GX-10 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 5DS was revealed 8 years after the GX-10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 5DS scores against the GX-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon 5DS vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5DS and Samsung GX-10. The full galleries are available at Canon 5DS Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Samsung GX-10
5DS | GX-10 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | September 2006 | More modern by 102 months | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 210k | Crisper display (+830k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Canon 5DS
GX-10 | 5DS |
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Common features in the Canon 5DS and Samsung GX-10
5DS | GX-10 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon 5DS vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS offers outer dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Look at the Canon 5DS vs Samsung GX-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 5DS against the GX-10.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 5DS and GX-10 is 55 and 59 respectively.
Canon 5DS vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 5DS and GX-10.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5DS with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Canon 5DS will give you greater detail because of its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent 5DS will have an advantage in sensor technology.
Canon 5DS vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 5DS vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Canon EOS 5DS | Samsung GX-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon EOS 5DS | Samsung GX-10 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2015-02-06 | 2006-09-21 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 864.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51MP | 10MP |
Anti alias 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 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 61 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 41 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 250 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 930 grams (2.05 lb) | 793 grams (1.75 lb) |
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 rating | 87 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2381 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Cost at release | $3,699 | $850 |