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Canon 6D vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
59
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Canon 6D vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Renewed by Canon 6D MII
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
  • Launched September 2006
  • Newer Model is Samsung GX-20
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Canon 6D vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Samsung GX-10

 6D GX-10 
LaunchedFebruary 2013September 2006Newer by 78 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kCrisper display (+830k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Canon 6D

 GX-10 6D 

Common features in the Canon 6D and Samsung GX-10

 6D GX-10 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon 6D vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon 6D vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

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

Canon 6D vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 6D vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D Portrait photography info
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography info
80
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
53
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
63
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D Sports photography features
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography features
69
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment sealing
good battery life (1,090 per charge)
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
61
good battery life (1,090 per charge)
environment sealing
good resolution (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
49
environment sealing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 6D
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-10
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery life (1,090 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D Vlogging features
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging features
30
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 6D vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Samsung GX-10
 Canon EOS 6DSamsung GX-10
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 6D Samsung GX-10
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-02-12 2006-09-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5+ -
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 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 250 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770g (1.70 pounds) 793g (1.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2340 not tested
Other
Battery life 1090 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $1,699 $850