Canon 5D MIII vs Samsung GX-1S

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon 5D MIII and Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and GX-1S (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The 5D MIII was announced 6 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 5D MIII grades versus the GX-1S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark III & Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are available at Canon 5D MIII Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIII has got outside measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 5D MIII and the GX-1S.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIII and GX-1S is 55 and 68 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIII and GX-1S.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIII having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 5D MIII will render extra detail with its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern 5D MIII should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.