Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung GX-10
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Announced August 2012
- Successor is Canon SX510 HS
(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
- Released September 2006
- Replacement is Samsung GX-20

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung GX-10 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX500 IS versus Samsung GX-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

The SX500 IS was launched 6 years after the GX-10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX500 IS scores vs the GX-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Samsung GX-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Samsung GX-10
SX500 IS | GX-10 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | September 2006 | More modern by 73 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper display (+251k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Canon SX500 IS
GX-10 | SX500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung GX-10
SX500 IS | GX-10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS provides external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX500 IS versus Samsung GX-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX500 IS against the GX-10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and GX-10 is 80 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and GX-10.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX500 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX500 IS will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern SX500 IS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Samsung GX-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Samsung GX-10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2006-09-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 1 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/1600 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 341g (0.75 lbs) | 793g (1.75 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 195 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $299 | $850 |