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Canon 1100D vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon 1100D vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Launched April 2011
  • Alternate Name is EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
  • Superseded the Canon 1000D
  • Updated by Canon 1200D
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced February 2006
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Canon 1100D vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon 1100D vs Samsung GX-1L, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1100D (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 1100D was launched 5 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1100D matches up versus the GX-1L in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Samsung GX-1L

 1100D GX-1L 
IntroducedApril 2011February 2006Fresher by 63 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Canon 1100D

 GX-1L 1100D 

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Samsung GX-1L

 1100D GX-1L 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon 1100D vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 1100D has got exterior dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 1100D compared to the GX-1L.

Canon 1100D vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1100D and GX-1L is 67 and 69 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Canon 1100D vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1100D and GX-1L.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon 1100D to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent 1100D should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon 1100D vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1100D Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography information
63
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1100D
Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1100D Sports photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography highlights
51
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery (700 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1100D
Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
53
better than average battery (700 per charge)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
52
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1100D Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography info
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (700 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7")
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1100D Vlogging info
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging info
22
supports face detection focusing
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 1100D vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Samsung GX-1L
 Canon EOS 1100DSamsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 1100D Samsung GX-1L
Also called as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-04-13 2006-02-24
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4272 x 2848 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 5
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Total lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.20 m 7.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 gr (1.09 pounds) 570 gr (1.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 755 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E10 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $450 $0