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Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
57
Imaging
54
Features
65
Overall
58
Canon EOS 50D front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Canon 50D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Released October 2008
  • Older Model is Canon 40D
  • Refreshed by Canon 60D
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Revealed January 2008
  • Earlier Model is Samsung GX-10
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Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Samsung GX-20

 50D GX-20 
RevealedOctober 2008January 2008More recent by 10 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Canon 50D

 GX-20 50D 

Common features in the Canon 50D and Samsung GX-20

 50D GX-20 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

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

Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 50D as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
72
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 50D Street photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Street photography advice
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 50D as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (800 CIPA)
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 50D
Travel photography with Samsung GX-20
57
environment proof
resolution is good (15MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery (800 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
64
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 50D Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography info
66
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (800 per charge)
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 50D Vlogging info
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
9
no video recording
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Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 50D and Samsung GX-20
 Canon EOS 50DSamsung GX-20
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 50D Samsung GX-20
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2008-10-30 2008-01-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 4752 x 3168 4688 x 3120
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.3 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 822 gr (1.81 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Physical 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 63 68
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 11.2
DXO Low light rating 696 714
Other
Battery life 800 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-511A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $996 $850