Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-10
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Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 855g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
- Announced October 2000
(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
- Launched September 2006
- Replacement is Samsung GX-20
Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon D30 versus Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and GX-10 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe D30 was launched 7 years prior to the GX-10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D30 grades versus the GX-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS D30 & Samsung GX-10. The complete galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Samsung GX-10
D30 | GX-10 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Canon D30
GX-10 | D30 | |||
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Launched | September 2006 | October 2000 | Fresher by 72 months | |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 210k | 120k | Crisper screen (+90k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D30 and Samsung GX-10
D30 | GX-10 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon D30 enjoys outer measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Compare the Canon D30 versus Samsung GX-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the D30 against the GX-10.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and GX-10 is 57 and 59 respectively.
Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and GX-10.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung GX-10 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older D30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Canon EOS D30 | Samsung GX-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon EOS D30 | Samsung GX-10 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2000-10-10 | 2006-09-21 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.7 x 15.1mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 342.8mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 2160 x 1440 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 250 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 1.8 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 120k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 855g (1.88 pounds) | 793g (1.75 pounds) |
Dimensions | 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $3,500 | $850 |