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Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
80
Overall
67
Canon EOS 60Da front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Canon 60Da
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Released April 2012
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed February 2006
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Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 60Da was released 6 years after the GX-1L which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 60Da scores vs the GX-1L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 60Da GX-1L 
RevealedApril 2012February 2006More modern by 75 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kCrisper screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 GX-1L 60Da 

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

 60Da GX-1L 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 60Da features physical 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") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 60Da and the GX-1L.

Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 60Da and GX-1L is 59 and 69 respectively.

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

Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 60Da and GX-1L.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon 60Da to give you more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent 60Da provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 60Da
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
75
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 60Da as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Street photography camera
66
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (570 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60Da Sports photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography factors
67
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
great battery pack (1,100 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 60Da
Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
68
great battery pack (1,100 CIPA)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
52
lighter than competition (570g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60Da Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography highlights
69
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
great battery pack (1,100 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60Da Vlogging info
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging info
67
display is selfie friendly
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
no image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60Da and Samsung GX-1L
 Canon EOS 60DaSamsung GX-1L
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 60Da Samsung GX-1L
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-04-07 2006-02-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 5
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Available lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Clear View TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 7.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 755 gr (1.66 pounds) 570 gr (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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1100 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $1,499 $0