Nov 22, 2009Your source for the most comprehensive and informative digital camera reviews
Camera home > Camera Reviews > Samsung Reviews > Samsung GX-10First Shots
Samsung GX-10 First Shots includes test images straight from the lab. (more)
Links
Model Name: Samsung GX-10 
Check Prices: Check Now!
Photo Gallery URL:  
Device Forum URL:  
Manufacturer URL: Mfr. Website
General
Model Number: GX-10 
Camera Format: Pro SLR 
Currently Manufactured: No 
Retail Price: $999.99
Street Price:  
Date Available: 2006-10-31
Tripod Mount: Yes 
Weight: 25.0 oz
(710 g)
Weight With Batteries? No 
Size: 5.6 x 4.0 x 2.8 in.
(142 x 101 x 72 mm)
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CCD 
Sensor Manufacturer:  
Total Megapixels: 10.8
Effective Megapixels: 10.2 
Sensor Format: APS-C 
Sensor Size (dia.): 1.11"
Focal Length Multiplier: 1.5
Color Filter Type: RGBG 
Self-Cleaning:  
Sensor-shift Stabilized: No 
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other),
3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2),
1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.DNG) 
Video Capture
Movie Mode: No 
Movie Resolution: n/a
Movie Frame Rate: n/a
Movie Audio: n/a 
Movie File Format: n/a 
Optics
Lens Mount: PENTAX KAF; KAF2, KAF, KA lens 
Kit Lens: Samsung18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Schneider D-XENON
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 27 - 83 mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.00x
Aperture Range: f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) 
Normal Focus Range: 25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:  
Optical Image Stablization: No
Digital Zoom: No 
Digital Zoom Values: n/a
Filter Thread: 0mm
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes 
Auto Focus Type: 11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII) 
Face Detection:  
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes 
Manual Focus: Yes 
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder: Yes 
Optical Viewfinder Type: SLR type; Eye-level Pentaprism 
Display
LCD Viewfinder:  
LCD Size (inches): 2.5
LCD Resolution (pixels): 210,000
Articulating LCD:  
Max Playback Zoom:  
Exposure
ISO Settings: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, ISO priority AE
Auto ISO Mode: No
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W / D / N), Flash, Manual 
Shutter Speed Range: 30 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode: Yes 
Exposure Compensation: +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: 16-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot 
Program AE: Yes 
Aperture Priority: Yes 
Shutter Priority: Yes 
Full Manual Exposure: Yes 
Creative Exposure Modes: Auto Scene, Normal, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night scene 
Self Timer: 2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse:  
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes 
Flash Modes: Auto, Manual, Auto/Red-eye reduction, Manual/Red-eye reduction 
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): 11 m / 36 ft.
Flash Range Description:  
Max Flash Sync: 1/180 
Flash Exp Compensation:  
Ext Flash Connection: Hot Shoe 
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SDHC / SD 
Memory Included (MB):  
File System: FAT16 
DCF Compliant: Yes 
Connectivity
Composite Video Out: Yes 
NTSC/PAL Switchable: Yes 
Video Usable as Viewfinder:  
HD Video Out:  
HD Video Connection:  
Built-In Wi-fi: No 
Computer/Printer: USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant: Yes 
DPOF Compliant: Yes 
Remote Control: Yes 
Remote Control Type:  
Other Connection: DC input 
Power
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary D-LI50 
Usable Battery Types: Lithium Ion rechargeable 
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary D-LI50 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included: Yes 
CIPA Rating: 440 
Software
Included Software: Digimax Master, Digimax DNG Converter 
OS Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS 
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:  

 


Print the specs page for the Samsung GX-10 digital camera reviewPrint this Page

Bookmark/Share this review: Blinklist BlogMarks Del.icio.us Digg FeedMe Furl Google Ma.gnolia Mr.Wong MyWeb Netvouz RawSugar Reddit Scuttle Socializer StumbleUpon Spurl Yigg

Also Consider...

Click below for similar cameras from our Dave's Picks section.

image of Canon EOS 5D Mark II digital camera Canon EOS 5D Mark II
21.1 megapixels
$2,596.08
Check Prices!
Astonishing image quality even at high ISOs, and the bonus of video capture, all for a relatively reasonable price

image of Nikon D3X digital camera Nikon D3X
24.5 megapixels
$7,498.65
Check Prices!
Nikon's D3x is the ultimate picture-taking machine, with the highest image quality we've ever measured.

image of Nikon D300 digital camera Nikon D300
12.3 megapixels
$1,799.99
Check Prices!
A digital SLR for people who are serious about photography.


Shopping for someone else? Try these other Dave's Picks categories:

All Around | Budget | Consumer SLR | Long Zoom | Macro | Mid-size | Pocket | Underwater/Tough

Imaging Resource Monitor Calibration Checker
Stay up to date with all the latest - Sign up for our free biweekly email newsletter!


Got BATTERIES?

Digicams eat batteries!
You need good rechargeable NiMH cells, and
Thomas
Distributing

has the best prices on the web. (You'll want at least 2-3 sets, plus a charger.) Check them out!

Free Photo Lessons

Check out the Free Photo School program for lessons and tips on improving your photographs!

Simple pro lighting and use tips let you snap stunning photos. Check out our free Photo School area!