Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-1L

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 40D and Samsung GX-1L. The whole galleries are available at Canon 40D Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

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).

See the Canon 40D and Samsung GX-1L in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.