Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-1S

Let's look much closer at the Canon 50D and Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 50D was revealed 2 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the 50D matches up against the GX-1S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 50D and Samsung GX-1S. The full galleries are available at Canon 50D Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 50D provides physical dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Examine the Canon 50D and Samsung GX-1S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 50D against the GX-1S.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 50D and GX-1S is 57 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 50D and GX-1S.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon 50D to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher 50D provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.