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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX20 IS
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
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Replacement is Samsung GX-20
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung GX-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX10 IS was manufactured 2 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX10 IS scores versus the GX-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung GX-10

 SX10 IS GX-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2009September 2006More modern by 29 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Canon SX10 IS

 GX-10 SX10 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung GX-10

 SX10 IS GX-10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS provides exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the GX-10.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and GX-10 is 65 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and GX-10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The SX10 IS features the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The more modern SX10 IS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
supports face detection autofocus
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography details
Samsung GX-10 Street photography details
49
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
33
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX10 IS
Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
52
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
49
weather proof
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography factors
34
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
52
quite wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (600g)
9
can't shoot video
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung GX-10
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung GX-10
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Samsung GX-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-01-15 2006-09-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
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 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 793 grams (1.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $275 $850