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Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
59
Imaging
58
Features
80
Overall
66
Canon EOS 60D front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Canon 60D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Superseded the Canon 50D
  • Successor is Canon 70D
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
  • Updated by Samsung GX-20
Photography Glossary

Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and GX-10 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 60D was introduced 4 years after the GX-10 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 60D matches up versus the GX-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Samsung GX-10

 60D GX-10 
AnnouncedNovember 2010September 2006More modern by 51 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kCrisper display (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Canon 60D

 GX-10 60D 

Common features in the Canon 60D and Samsung GX-10

 60D GX-10 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 60D features outer dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Compare the Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 60D against the GX-10.

Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 60D and GX-10 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 60D and GX-10.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon 60D to give you more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The younger 60D is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60D Portrait photography features
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography features
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
52
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 60D Street photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Street photography factors
66
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60D Sports photography info
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography info
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (1,100 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 60D Travel photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography factors
68
better than average battery power (1,100 per charge)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse recording
49
weather proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 60D
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-10
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery power (1,100 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60D Vlogging details
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging details
67
selfie friendly display
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60D and Samsung GX-10
 Canon EOS 60DSamsung GX-10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 60D Samsung GX-10
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-11-10 2006-09-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Clear View TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 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 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 755 gr (1.66 lbs) 793 gr (1.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 813 not tested
Other
Battery life 1100 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $899 $850