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Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Canon D30
(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
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
  • Launched September 2006
  • Replacement is Samsung GX-20
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Samsung GX-10

 D30 GX-10 

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Canon D30

 GX-10 D30 
LaunchedSeptember 2006October 2000Fresher by 72 months
Screen sizing2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution210k120kCrisper screen (+90k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and Samsung GX-10

 D30 GX-10 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and GX-10 is 57 and 59 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography highlights
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
53
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography highlights
Samsung GX-10 Street photography highlights
50
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D30
Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
36
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D30
Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
40
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (3MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
49
weather sealing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography advice
43
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
low resolution (10MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging info
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging info
9
can't record video
9
can't shoot video
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Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Samsung GX-10
 Canon EOS D30Samsung GX-10
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