Canon 350D vs Samsung GX-1S

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon 350D versus Samsung GX-1S, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 350D (8MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 350D was manufactured 9 months earlier than the GX-1S and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 350D being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 350D scores versus the GX-1S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 350D and Samsung GX-1S. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 350D Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 350D offers physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Examine the Canon 350D versus Samsung GX-1S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 350D and the GX-1S.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 350D and GX-1S is 70 and 68 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 350D and GX-1S.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon 350D to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 350D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.