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Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
57
Imaging
49
Features
50
Overall
49
Canon EOS 40D front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Canon 40D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Launched October 2007
  • Earlier Model is Canon 30D
  • Refreshed by Canon 50D
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
  • Revealed February 2006
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Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Canon 40D and Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 40D was announced 21 months after the GX-1L making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 40D matches up vs the GX-1L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Samsung GX-1L

 40D GX-1L 
RevealedOctober 2007February 2006Newer by 21 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Canon 40D

 GX-1L 40D 

Common features in the Canon 40D and Samsung GX-1L

 40D GX-1L 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 40D enjoys outer measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 40D compared to the GX-1L.

Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 40D and GX-1L is 57 and 69 respectively.

Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 40D and GX-1L.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon 40D to provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer 40D will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 40D as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
59
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
51
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 40D Street photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Street photography advice
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (570g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 40D Sports photography details
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography details
53
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (800 CIPA)
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 40D Travel photography details
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography details
48
environment proofing
has built in flash
terrible battery life (800 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
52
lighter than competition (570g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 40D
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1L
58
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (800 shots)
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 40D Vlogging features
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging features
9
no video
9
can't record video
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Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 40D and Samsung GX-1L
 Canon EOS 40DSamsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 40D Samsung GX-1L
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2007-10-24 2006-02-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3888 x 2592 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 5
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.5fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 7.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 822 gr (1.81 pounds) 570 gr (1.26 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 703 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,099 $0