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Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
56
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 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
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Samsung GX-10

 7D GX-10 
AnnouncedNovember 2009September 2006Fresher by 39 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k210kCrisper screen (+710k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Canon 7D

 GX-10 7D 

Common features in the Canon 7D and Samsung GX-10

 7D GX-10 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7D and GX-10 is 56 and 59 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography information
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
53
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D Street photography info
Samsung GX-10 Street photography info
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (800 shots)
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D Travel photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography factors
54
environment proofing
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (800 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
49
weather proofing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 7D
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-10
63
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
low battery (800 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
29
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Samsung GX-10
 Canon EOS 7DSamsung GX-10
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