Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-20
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Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced January 2008
- Superseded the Samsung GX-10
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Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon 40D and Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and GX-20 (15MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 40D was announced 3 months before the GX-20 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 40D scores vs the GX-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Samsung GX-20
| 40D | GX-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Canon 40D
| GX-20 | 40D |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 40D and Samsung GX-20
| 40D | GX-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2007 |  | January 2008 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 40D has got external dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 40D and the GX-20.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 40D and GX-20 is 57 and 58 respectively.
Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 40D and GX-20.
All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung GX-20 to give you greater detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively.
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Canon 40D vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
| Canon EOS 40D | Samsung GX-20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon EOS 40D | Samsung GX-20 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2007-10-24 | 2008-01-24 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 328.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 15MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 4688 x 3120 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
| Number of lenses | 326 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.5 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Maximum video resolution | None | None |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 822 grams (1.81 lb) | 800 grams (1.76 lb) |
| Dimensions | 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 64 | 68 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 23.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | 11.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | 703 | 714 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 800 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $1,099 | $850 |