Canon 5D MIII vs Samsung GX-1L

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 5D MIII versus Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and GX-1L (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MIII was launched 6 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the 5D MIII grades vs the GX-1L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D Mark III & Samsung GX-1L. The complete galleries are available at Canon 5D MIII Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIII enjoys outside dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 5D MIII versus the GX-1L.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIII and GX-1L is 55 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIII and GX-1L.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 5D MIII because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 5D MIII will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer 5D MIII should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.