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Canon M10 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
88
Imaging
62
Features
70
Overall
65
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Canon M10 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Canon M10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Successor is Canon M100
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
  • Announced September 2006
  • Newer Model is Samsung GX-20
Photography Glossary

Canon M10 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon M10 versus Samsung GX-10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and GX-10 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The M10 was launched 9 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M10 grades against the GX-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Samsung GX-10

 M10 GX-10 
AnnouncedOctober 2015September 2006More modern by 111 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kSharper display (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Canon M10

 GX-10 M10 

Common features in the Canon M10 and Samsung GX-10

 M10 GX-10 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Canon M10 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M10 offers outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the M10 compared to the GX-10.

Canon M10 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and GX-10 is 88 and 59 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon M10 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and GX-10.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon M10 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher M10 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon M10 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon M10 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M10 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M10
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-10
70
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
53
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon M10 Street photography details
Samsung GX-10 Street photography details
79
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
no image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon M10 Sports photography information
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography information
59
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.6 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (255 per charge)
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M10 Travel photography information
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography information
74
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (255 per charge)
49
environment proof
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M10 Landscape photography features
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography features
66
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (255 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Canon M10 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Samsung GX-10
 Canon EOS M10Samsung GX-10
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M10 Samsung GX-10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2015-10-12 2006-09-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
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 18 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 23 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.6fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 301 grams (0.66 lbs) 793 grams (1.75 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 753 not tested
Other
Battery life 255 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $599 $850