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Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
58
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 30D front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Canon 30D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 784g - 144 x 106 x 74mm
  • Released April 2006
  • Succeeded the Canon 20D
  • Successor is Canon 40D
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
  • Released February 2006
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Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Canon 30D versus Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 30D was brought out 2 months after the GX-1L which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the 30D scores versus the GX-1L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Samsung GX-1L

 30D GX-1L 
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Canon 30D

 GX-1L 30D 

Common features in the Canon 30D and Samsung GX-1L

 30D GX-1L 
ReleasedApril 2006February 2006Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 30D has exterior measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") and a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 30D vs the GX-1L.

Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 30D and GX-1L is 58 and 69 respectively.

Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 30D and GX-1L.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon 30D to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 30D Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography information
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (8MP)
51
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 30D Street photography details
Samsung GX-1L Street photography details
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (570 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 30D Sports photography features
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography features
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 30D Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography advice
42
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (8MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
52
lighter than average (570 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 30D as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 30D Vlogging details
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
9
no video recording
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Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 30D and Samsung GX-1L
 Canon EOS 30DSamsung GX-1L
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS 30D Samsung GX-1L
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2006-04-04 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 surface area 337.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3504 x 2336 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 5
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Total lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 784 gr (1.73 lb) 570 gr (1.26 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 59 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 736 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 recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $773 $0