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Canon 5D vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
41
Overall
49
Canon EOS 5D front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Canon 5D vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Canon 5D
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
  • Announced November 2005
  • Renewed by Canon 5D MII
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Released January 2008
  • Earlier Model is Samsung GX-10
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Canon 5D vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon 5D vs Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the 5D (13MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively close but the 5D (Full frame) and GX-20 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The 5D was announced 3 years earlier than the GX-20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 5D grades vs the GX-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Samsung GX-20

 5D GX-20 

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Canon 5D

 GX-20 5D 
ReleasedJanuary 2008November 2005More recent by 26 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 5D and Samsung GX-20

 5D GX-20 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon 5D vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D features outer measurements of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 5D compared to the GX-20.

Canon 5D vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D and GX-20 is 55 and 58 respectively.

Canon 5D vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D and GX-20.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 5D having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung GX-20 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older 5D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 5D vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D Portrait photography features
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography features
65
has manual focus
megapixel count good (13MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
72
focusing manually
MP count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D Street photography details
Samsung GX-20 Street photography details
56
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D Sports photography details
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography details
55
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proof
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (800 CIPA)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5D
Travel photography with Samsung GX-20
49
environment proof
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (800 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
environment proof
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography advice
54
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (800 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
small screen (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D Vlogging factors
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
9
can't record video
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Canon 5D vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D and Samsung GX-20
 Canon EOS 5DSamsung GX-20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 5D Samsung GX-20
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2005-11-12 2008-01-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4368 x 2912 4688 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 250 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings External Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895 gr (1.97 lb) 800 gr (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 68
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 11.2
DXO Low light rating 1368 714
Other
Battery life 800 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-511A -
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $2,780 $850