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Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
57
Imaging
49
Features
50
Overall
49
Canon EOS 40D front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Canon 40D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2007
  • Old Model is Canon 30D
  • Refreshed by Canon 50D
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
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Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon 40D and Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 40D was launched 22 months later than the GX-1S making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the 40D scores versus the GX-1S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 40D GX-1S 
ReleasedOctober 2007January 2006Fresher by 22 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

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

 GX-1S 40D 

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

 40D GX-1S 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 40D has external dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 40D compared to the GX-1S.

Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 40D and GX-1S is 57 and 68 respectively.

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

Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 40D and GX-1S.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 40D to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher 40D will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 40D Portrait photography details
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography details
59
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 40D Street photography info
Samsung GX-1S Street photography info
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 40D Sports photography features
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography features
53
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
bad battery (800 per charge)
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 40D Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography advice
48
weather proof
has built in flash
bad battery (800 per charge)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
52
lighter than competition in class (605g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 40D as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
bad battery (800 per charge)
46
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 40D as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
9
can't record video
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Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 40D and Samsung GX-1S
 Canon EOS 40DSamsung GX-1S
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS 40D Samsung GX-1S
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2007-10-24 2006-01-16
Body design 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3888 x 2592 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting 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 sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.5 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 822g (1.81 lb) 605g (1.33 lb)
Physical 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 score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 703 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - 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
Storage slots 1 1
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