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Canon S200 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Canon S200 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
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
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Newer Model is Samsung GX-20
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Canon S200 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon S200 and Samsung GX-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the S200 (1/1.7") and GX-10 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The S200 was revealed 7 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the S200 scores versus the GX-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Samsung GX-10

 S200 GX-10 
RevealedFebruary 2014September 2006Newer by 91 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k210kSharper screen (+251k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Canon S200

 GX-10 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Samsung GX-10

 S200 GX-10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon S200 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Examine the Canon S200 and Samsung GX-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S200 and the GX-10.

Canon S200 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and GX-10 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and GX-10.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The S200 comes with the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The fresher S200 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon S200 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S200
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-10
34
focusing manually
offers face detect focusing
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
53
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography highlights
Samsung GX-10 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography information
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography information
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
64
offers focus by touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
49
environment proof
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography features
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography features
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S200
Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
33
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
9
no video
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Canon S200 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Samsung GX-10
 Canon PowerShot S200Samsung GX-10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot S200 Samsung GX-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2014-02-21 2006-09-21
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 181g (0.40 lb) 793g (1.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life 200 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $293 $850