Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-10

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and GX-10 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 60Da was introduced 5 years after the GX-10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 60Da grades against the GX-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 60Da and Samsung GX-10. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 60Da Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 60Da provides outside 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) and the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 60Da versus the GX-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 60Da and GX-10 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 60Da and GX-10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon 60Da to offer more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher 60Da is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.