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Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
59
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon EOS 20D front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Canon 20D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Revealed November 2004
  • Superseded the Canon 10D
  • Refreshed by Canon 30D
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed January 2006
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Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon 20D versus Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 20D was released 14 months prior to the GX-1S making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 20D grades against the GX-1S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 20D GX-1S 

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

 GX-1S 20D 
RevealedJanuary 2006November 2004Newer by 14 months
Display dimension2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution210k118kCrisper display (+92k dot)

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

 20D GX-1S 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 20D provides exterior dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 20D versus Samsung GX-1S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 20D and the GX-1S.

Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 20D and GX-1S is 59 and 68 respectively.

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

Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 20D and GX-1S.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 20D to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged 20D is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20D Portrait photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography advice
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
50
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 20D Street photography details
Samsung GX-1S Street photography details
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (605g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20D Sports photography highlights
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography highlights
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20D as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
45
built-in flash
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
52
lighter than others (605 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 20D
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1S
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (1.8")
does not have liveview
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20D Vlogging highlights
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging highlights
9
no video
9
no video shooting
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Canon 20D vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20D and Samsung GX-1S
 Canon EOS 20DSamsung GX-1S
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 20D Samsung GX-1S
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2004-11-03 2006-01-16
Body design 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 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3504 x 2336 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 118k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770 grams (1.70 lbs) 605 grams (1.33 lbs)
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 rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 721 not tested
Other
Battery ID - 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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $1,300 $850