Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-20
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Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Introduced January 2008
- Old Model is Samsung GX-10

Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the 60D (18MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

The 60D was released 2 years after the GX-20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the 60D scores versus the GX-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 60D and Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 60D Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Samsung GX-20
60D | GX-20 | |||
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Introduced | November 2010 | ![]() | January 2008 | More modern by 35 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Canon 60D
GX-20 | 60D |
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Common features in the Canon 60D and Samsung GX-20
60D | GX-20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about 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") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Examine the Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 60D compared to the GX-20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 60D and GX-20 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 60D and GX-20.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 60D to show greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent 60D provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 60D vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Canon EOS 60D | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon EOS 60D | Samsung GX-20 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2010-11-10 | 2008-01-24 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4688 x 3120 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 326 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Clear View TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 755 gr (1.66 lbs) | 800 gr (1.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 66 | 68 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.2 | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | 813 | 714 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1100 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E6 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $899 | $850 |