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Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
57
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57
Canon EOS 50D front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Canon 50D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Introduced October 2008
  • Succeeded the Canon 40D
  • Successor is Canon 60D
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
  • Released February 2006
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Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

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 Glossary

The 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 
ReleasedOctober 2008February 2006More recent by 33 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k210kSharper 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 typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 50D as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 50D Street photography info
Samsung GX-1L Street photography info
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (570g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 50D Sports photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography advice
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (800 CIPA)
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 50D Travel photography features
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography features
57
weather sealing
good MP (15MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery power (800 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
52
lighter than competitors in class (570g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 50D Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography factors
65
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (800 per charge)
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 50D Vlogging information
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
9
can't record video
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Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 50D and Samsung GX-1L
 Canon EOS 50DSamsung 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