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Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
58
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 30D front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Canon 30D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 784g - 144 x 106 x 74mm
  • Announced April 2006
  • Older Model is Canon 20D
  • Updated by Canon 40D
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
  • Announced January 2006
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Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon 30D versus Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 30D was unveiled 3 months later than the GX-1S so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 30D grades against the GX-1S for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

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

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

 GX-1S 30D 

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

 30D GX-1S 
AnnouncedApril 2006January 2006Same generation
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 30D has exterior dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") along with a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the 30D versus the GX-1S.

Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 30D and GX-1S is 58 and 68 respectively.

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

Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 30D and GX-1S.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 30D to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively.

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

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

Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 30D as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
51
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (8MP)
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 30D Street photography highlights
Samsung GX-1S Street photography highlights
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (605g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 30D Sports photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography factors
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 30D Travel photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography factors
42
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 30D as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 30D Vlogging highlights
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging highlights
9
lack of video recording
9
no video recording
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Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 30D and Samsung GX-1S
 Canon EOS 30DSamsung GX-1S
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 30D Samsung GX-1S
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2006-04-04 2006-01-16
Physical type 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 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3504 x 2336 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Total lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 784g (1.73 lb) 605g (1.33 lb)
Physical 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 rating 59 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 736 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 shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $773 $850