Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-10
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Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
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- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
- Announced November 2009
- Updated by Canon 7D MII
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- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Announced September 2006
- Successor is Samsung GX-20
Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-10 Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon 7D and Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and GX-10 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 7D was announced 3 years later than the GX-10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 7D grades versus the GX-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 7D and Samsung GX-10. The whole galleries are available at Canon 7D Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Samsung GX-10
7D | GX-10 | |||
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Announced | November 2009 | September 2006 | Fresher by 39 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 210k | Crisper screen (+710k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Canon 7D
GX-10 | 7D |
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Common features in the Canon 7D and Samsung GX-10
7D | GX-10 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 7D provides external measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 7D and Samsung GX-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 7D versus the GX-10.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7D and GX-10 is 56 and 59 respectively.
Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7D and GX-10.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon 7D to deliver extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher 7D should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Canon EOS 7D | Samsung GX-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon EOS 7D | Samsung GX-10 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2009-11-06 | 2006-09-21 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Dual Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 19 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 860g (1.90 lb) | 793g (1.75 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 854 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E6 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $1,050 | $850 |