Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-20

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon 50D and Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 50D (15MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 50D was manufactured 10 months later than the GX-20 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 50D scores versus the GX-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 50D & Samsung GX-20. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 50D Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 50D provides physical dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 50D vs the GX-20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 50D and GX-20 is 57 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 50D and GX-20.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of files however you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher 50D provides a benefit in sensor innovation.