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Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

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

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Announced August 2016
  • Earlier Model is Canon 5D MIII
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 MIV vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and GX-1L (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MIV was revealed 10 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 5D MIV grades versus the GX-1L in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 5D MIV GX-1L 
IntroducedAugust 2016February 2006More modern by 128 months
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1620k210kClearer display (+1410k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 GX-1L 5D MIV 

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

 5D MIV GX-1L 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

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

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIV has got outer measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 5D MIV versus the GX-1L.

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

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and GX-1L is 55 and 69 respectively.

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

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

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIV and GX-1L.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIV having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 5D MIV will render extra detail because of its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer 5D MIV is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5D MIV
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
85
focusing manually
excellent sensor resolution (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5D MIV
Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
65
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (570g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
excellent sensor resolution (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5D MIV
Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
67
environment sealing
offers focus via touch
excellent sensor resolution (30MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
52
lighter than others in class (570 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
excellent sensor resolution (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
31
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Samsung GX-1L
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVSamsung GX-1L
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Samsung GX-1L
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2016-08-25 2006-02-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6720 x 4480 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 61 5
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Pentax KAF
Amount of lenses 250 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 890 gr (1.96 lbs) 570 gr (1.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2995 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/MMC card
Card slots Dual 1
Pricing at release $3,299 $0