Canon 6D vs Samsung GX-10

The following is a extended overview of the Canon 6D vs Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and GX-10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 6D was released 6 years after the GX-10 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the 6D matches up against the GX-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 6D and Samsung GX-10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 6D Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 6D comes with external dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 6D compared to the GX-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and GX-10 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D and GX-10.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 6D featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 6D will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger 6D will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.