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Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
59
Imaging
58
Features
80
Overall
66
Canon EOS 60D front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Canon 60D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Replaced the Canon 50D
  • Successor is Canon 70D
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed January 2006
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Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon 60D and Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 60D was introduced 4 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the 60D grades vs the GX-1S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 60D GX-1S 
RevealedNovember 2010January 2006More recent by 59 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kCrisper display (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 GX-1S 60D 

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

 60D GX-1S 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 60D has got external dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 60D against the GX-1S.

Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 60D and GX-1S is 59 and 68 respectively.

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

Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 60D and GX-1S.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon 60D to provide you with greater detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger 60D provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60D as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 60D as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
66
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (605g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60D Sports photography information
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography information
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
great battery power (1,100 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 60D Travel photography information
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography information
68
great battery power (1,100 shots)
weather sealing
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
lighter than average in class (605 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60D as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
69
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery power (1,100 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60D Vlogging factors
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging factors
67
selfie friendly screen
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60D and Samsung GX-1S
 Canon EOS 60DSamsung GX-1S
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 60D Samsung GX-1S
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-11-10 2006-01-16
Body design 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 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Available lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Clear View TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 755 gr (1.66 lbs) 605 gr (1.33 lbs)
Physical 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 rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 813 not tested
Other
Battery life 1100 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $899 $850