Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung GX-1S

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung GX-1S, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The SX10 IS was manufactured 3 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SX10 IS scores against the GX-1S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Samsung GX-1S. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS features outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung GX-1S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX10 IS versus the GX-1S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and GX-1S is 65 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and GX-1S.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX10 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Canon SX10 IS will offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent SX10 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.