Reasons to choose EOS 1000D
Released in 2008, EOS 1000D has about 329 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 502 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS 1000D
vs Samsung GX-10
VS
Sensor area
329 mm²
EOS 1000D369 mm²
GX-10- Area ratio
- 1.12:1
- Absolute difference
- 40 mm²
- Relative difference
- 12.3%
The GX-10 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS 1000DMetricGX-10
10.1 MPEffective pixels10 MP
22.2 × 14.8Sensor23.5 × 15.7
5.7 µmPixel pitch6.07 µm
32.53 µm²Pixel area36.89 µm²
3.07 MP/cm²Pixel density2.71 MP/cm²
1.62Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video—
502 gWeight793 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
Lithium-Ion BP-511A rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The GX-10 has the larger sensor area. The EOS 1000D has the lighter body. The EOS 1000D has the higher effective resolution. The EOS 1000D is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose GX-10
Released in 2006, GX-10 has about 369 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 793 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.