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Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
59
Imaging
58
Features
80
Overall
66
Canon EOS 60D front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Canon 60D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Replaced the Canon 50D
  • Newer Model is Canon 70D
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
  • Announced February 2006
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Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Canon 60D and Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 60D was released 4 years after the GX-1L which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 60D grades vs the GX-1L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Samsung GX-1L

 60D GX-1L 
AnnouncedNovember 2010February 2006More modern by 58 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kClearer display (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Canon 60D

 GX-1L 60D 

Common features in the Canon 60D and Samsung GX-1L

 60D GX-1L 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 60D features outer measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 60D and the GX-1L.

Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 60D and GX-1L is 59 and 69 respectively.

Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 60D and GX-1L.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon 60D to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 60D provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60D Portrait photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography factors
74
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 60D Street photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Street photography highlights
66
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (570 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 60D
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
good battery pack (1,100 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 60D as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery pack (1,100 shots)
environment proof
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
52
lighter than competitors (570 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60D Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography info
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (1,100 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60D Vlogging factors
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging factors
67
selfie friendly screen
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
lack of image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60D and Samsung GX-1L
 Canon EOS 60DSamsung GX-1L
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS 60D Samsung GX-1L
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-11-10 2006-02-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 5
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Available lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Clear View TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755 grams (1.66 pounds) 570 grams (1.26 pounds)
Dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 813 not tested
Other
Battery life 1100 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $899 $0