Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung GX-20

Following is a thorough review of the Canon 5D MIV and Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and GX-20 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The 5D MIV was revealed 8 years after the GX-20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 5D MIV matches up against the GX-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are provided at Canon 5D MIV Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIV has got outside dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

See the Canon 5D MIV and Samsung GX-20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 5D MIV versus the GX-20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and GX-20 is 55 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and GX-20.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIV having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 5D MIV will give greater detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent 5D MIV is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.