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Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

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

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Superseded the Canon 5D MIII
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
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Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and GX-1S (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MIV was manufactured 10 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 5D MIV scores vs the GX-1S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 5D MIV GX-1S 
AnnouncedAugust 2016January 2006More recent by 130 months
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1620k210kSharper display (+1410k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 GX-1S 5D MIV 

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

 5D MIV GX-1S 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

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

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIV has outer dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Examine the Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung GX-1S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 5D MIV vs the GX-1S.

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

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and GX-1S is 55 and 68 respectively.

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

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

Typically, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and GX-1S.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 5D MIV due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will offer extra detail due to its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer 5D MIV is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography highlights
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography highlights
85
focusing manually
MP count amazing (30 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
51
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Street photography factors
65
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (605 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Sports photography information
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography information
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (30 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography factors
67
weather proof
comes with touch focus
MP count amazing (30MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
52
lighter than competition (605 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5D MIV
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1S
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
MP count amazing (30 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging details
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging details
31
touch screen
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Samsung GX-1S
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVSamsung GX-1S
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Samsung GX-1S
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2016-08-25 2006-01-16
Body design 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 30 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6720 x 4480 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 61 11
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Pentax KAF
Amount of lenses 250 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890 gr (1.96 lbs) 605 gr (1.33 lbs)
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 score 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2995 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/MMC card
Storage slots 2 One
Launch pricing $3,299 $850