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Canon 5D MIII vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
55
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon 5D MIII vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 22MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon 5D MII
  • Replacement is Canon 5D MIV
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
  • Introduced February 2006
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Canon 5D MIII vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Samsung GX-1L

 5D MIII GX-1L 
IntroducedMay 2012February 2006More recent by 76 months
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1040k210kSharper display (+830k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Canon 5D MIII

 GX-1L 5D MIII 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Samsung GX-1L

 5D MIII GX-1L 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon 5D MIII vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

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).

Contrast the Canon 5D MIII versus Samsung GX-1L in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 5D MIII vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

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

Canon 5D MIII vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 5D MIII vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIII vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Portrait photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
MP count decent (22MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5D MIII
Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
58
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (950g)
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (570 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Sports photography features
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography features
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (22 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Travel photography details
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography details
51
environment sealing
MP count decent (22MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (950g)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
lighter than average in class (570 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography info
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
MP count decent (22MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D MIII
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
27
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (950g)
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 5D MIII vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Samsung GX-1L
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIISamsung GX-1L
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark III Samsung GX-1L
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-05-22 2006-02-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 22MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5760 x 3840 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 61 5
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 250 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.50 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950g (2.09 lbs) 570g (1.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2293 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots Two Single
Retail cost $2,780 $0