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Canon D10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon D10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Canon D10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon D10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D10 was brought out 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D10 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 D10 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Canon D10

 Galaxy Camera 4G D10 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2009More modern by 38 months
Screen dimensions4.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+2.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon D10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 D10 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon D10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon D10 features physical measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the D10 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Canon D10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged D10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
31
has manual focus
offers face detection focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D10
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
53
environment proof
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
35
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
decently wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging info
26
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
36
decently wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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Canon D10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Canon PowerShot D10Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-01 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 4.8"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/5000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $550