Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-20

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and GX-20 (15MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 30D was brought out 22 months before the GX-20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 30D matches up versus the GX-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 30D & Samsung GX-20. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 30D Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 30D comes with outside dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 30D and the GX-20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 30D and GX-20 is 58 and 58 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 30D and GX-20.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung GX-20 to provide greater detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged 30D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.