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Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20D front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Canon 20D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Introduced November 2004
  • Old Model is Canon 10D
  • Updated by Canon 30D
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced February 2006
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Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 20D was introduced 15 months earlier than the GX-1L making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the 20D matches up vs the GX-1L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Samsung GX-1L

 20D GX-1L 

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Canon 20D

 GX-1L 20D 
IntroducedFebruary 2006November 2004Fresher by 15 months
Display dimensions2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution210k118kCrisper display (+92k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20D and Samsung GX-1L

 20D GX-1L 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 20D has physical measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 20D vs the GX-1L.

Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 20D and GX-1L is 59 and 69 respectively.

Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 20D and GX-1L.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon 20D to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older 20D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 20D
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (8 megapixels)
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 20D Street photography details
Samsung GX-1L Street photography details
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20D Sports photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography advice
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20D as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
46
built-in flash
MP count low (8 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20D Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (1.8")
no liveview feature
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
47
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 20D
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
9
can't shoot video
9
no video shooting
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Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20D and Samsung GX-1L
 Canon EOS 20DSamsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS 20D Samsung GX-1L
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2004-11-03 2006-02-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3504 x 2336 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 5
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 118k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 7.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770g (1.70 lbs) 570g (1.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 721 not tested
Other
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,300 $0