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Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
80
Overall
67
Canon EOS 60Da front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Canon 60Da
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Announced April 2012
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed January 2006
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Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 60Da was introduced 6 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the 60Da matches up against the GX-1S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 60Da GX-1S 
RevealedApril 2012January 2006More recent by 76 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kCrisper screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 GX-1S 60Da 

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

 60Da GX-1S 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 60Da features external dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 60Da against the GX-1S.

Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 60Da and GX-1S is 59 and 68 respectively.

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

Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 60Da and GX-1S.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon 60Da to show more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger 60Da provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

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

Street photography with Canon 60Da
Street photography with Samsung GX-1S
66
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (605g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 60Da
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
67
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (1,100 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 60Da Travel photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography factors
68
better than average battery power (1,100 shots)
environment sealing
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
52
lighter than competition in class (605g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60Da Landscape photography information
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography information
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery power (1,100 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60Da Vlogging features
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging features
67
display is selfie friendly
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60Da and Samsung GX-1S
 Canon EOS 60DaSamsung GX-1S
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS 60Da Samsung GX-1S
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-04-07 2006-01-16
Physical type 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 18 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Available lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Clear View TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755g (1.66 pounds) 605g (1.33 pounds)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1100 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model 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
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,499 $850