Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-20
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![Canon EOS 30D front Canon EOS 30D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-EOS-30D.jpg)
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Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Revealed January 2008
- Old Model is Samsung GX-10
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Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
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.
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Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Samsung GX-20
30D | GX-20 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Canon 30D
GX-20 | 30D | |||
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Revealed | January 2008 | ![]() | April 2006 | More modern by 22 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon 30D and Samsung GX-20
30D | GX-20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
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).
Contrast the Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-30D-vs-Samsung-GX-20-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 30D and GX-20 is 58 and 58 respectively.
![Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-30D-vs-Samsung-GX-20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-30D-vs-Samsung-GX-20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-30D-vs-Samsung-GX-20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 30D vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Canon EOS 30D | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon EOS 30D | Samsung GX-20 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2006-04-04 | 2008-01-24 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 4688 x 3120 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 326 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | 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 | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 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 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 784 gr (1.73 pounds) | 800 gr (1.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 59 | 68 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | 736 | 714 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $773 | $850 |