Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-1L
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Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
- Introduced June 2005
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Announced February 2006
Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-1L Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon 20Da versus Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 20Da was brought out 8 months earlier than the GX-1L which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 20Da scores versus the GX-1L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-1L Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 20Da & Samsung GX-1L. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 20Da Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Samsung GX-1L
20Da | GX-1L |
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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Canon 20Da
GX-1L | 20Da | |||
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Announced | February 2006 | June 2005 | More modern by 8 months | |
Display size | 2.5" | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 210k | 118k | Clearer display (+92k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 20Da and Samsung GX-1L
20Da | GX-1L | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 20Da comes with outside measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).
See the Canon 20Da versus Samsung GX-1L in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 20Da vs the GX-1L.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 20Da and GX-1L is 59 and 69 respectively.
Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 20Da and GX-1L.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon 20Da to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 20Da will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
Canon EOS 20Da | Samsung GX-1L | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon EOS 20Da | Samsung GX-1L |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2005-06-01 | 2006-02-24 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF |
Number of lenses | 326 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 1.8 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 118k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 7.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 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 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 770 grams (1.70 lbs) | 570 grams (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 Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 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 recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $1,499 | $0 |