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Canon 5DS R vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon 5DS R vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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
  • Launched February 2006
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Canon 5DS R vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon 5DS R and Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and GX-1L (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The 5DS R was launched 9 years after the GX-1L which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 5DS R grades versus the GX-1L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Samsung GX-1L

 5DS R GX-1L 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2006More modern by 109 months
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1040k210kSharper display (+830k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Canon 5DS R

 GX-1L 5DS R 

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Samsung GX-1L

 5DS R GX-1L 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon 5DS R vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5DS R enjoys external dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 5DS R and the GX-1L.

Canon 5DS R vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS R and GX-1L is 55 and 69 respectively.

Canon 5DS R vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS R and GX-1L.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5DS R because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 5DS R will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 45MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer 5DS R should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 5DS R vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS R Portrait photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography highlights
85
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
51
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS R Street photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Street photography advice
61
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (570g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5DS R
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
excellent megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (700 shots)
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
57
weather sealing
excellent megapixels (51 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (700 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition (570g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5DS R
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1L
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
excellent megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (700 per charge)
47
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS R Vlogging highlights
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging highlights
30
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 5DS R vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Samsung GX-1L
 Canon EOS 5DS RSamsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 5DS R Samsung GX-1L
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2015-02-06 2006-02-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Dual DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 8688 x 5792 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.50 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930 gr (2.05 lb) 570 gr (1.26 lb)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 86 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2308 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash SD/MMC card
Storage slots Two One
Retail cost $3,699 $0