Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung GX-10

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung GX-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The SX210 IS was introduced 3 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX210 IS grades versus the GX-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Samsung GX-10. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS has got external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX210 IS and the GX-10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and GX-10 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and GX-10.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX210 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX210 IS will produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX210 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.