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Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(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
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
  • Announced February 2006
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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).

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The 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.

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

 20Da GX-1L 

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

 GX-1L 20Da 
AnnouncedFebruary 2006June 2005More modern by 8 months
Display size2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution210k118kClearer display (+92k dot)

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

 20Da GX-1L 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da Portrait photography features
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography features
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 20Da Street photography details
Samsung GX-1L Street photography details
53
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (570g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da Sports photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography advice
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography advice
42
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition (570 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (6MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 20Da
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1L
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da Vlogging information
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging information
9
can't record video
9
no video
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Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Samsung GX-1L
 Canon EOS 20DaSamsung GX-1L
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