Canon 600D vs Samsung GX-1S

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon 600D and Samsung GX-1S, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 600D (18MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 600D was unveiled 5 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 600D being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 600D matches up vs the GX-1S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 600D & Samsung GX-1S. The full galleries are provided at Canon 600D Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 600D provides exterior measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 600D and the GX-1S.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 600D and GX-1S is 66 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 600D and GX-1S.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon 600D to offer greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher 600D will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.