Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-1L
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Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
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- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Released February 2006
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On this page, we are matching up the Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe 50D was manufactured 2 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the 50D scores versus the GX-1L in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Samsung GX-1L
| 50D | GX-1L | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2008 |  | February 2006 | More recent by 33 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 210k | Sharper display (+710k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Canon 50D
| GX-1L | 50D |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 50D and Samsung GX-1L
| 50D | GX-1L | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 50D comes with outer measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-1L in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 50D compared to the GX-1L.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 50D and GX-1L is 57 and 69 respectively.
Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 50D and GX-1L.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon 50D to offer you extra detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer 50D provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
| Canon EOS 50D | Samsung GX-1L | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon EOS 50D | Samsung GX-1L |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2008-10-30 | 2006-02-24 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15MP | 6MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4752 x 3168 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 5 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF |
| Total lenses | 326 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 96% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.3fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 13.00 m (ISO 100) | 7.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Highest video resolution | None | None |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 822 gr (1.81 lbs) | 570 gr (1.26 lbs) |
| 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 rating | 63 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 696 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 800 photos | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | BP-511A | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA | SD/MMC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $996 | $0 |