Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-1S

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 60Da and Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are available at Canon 60Da Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

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.

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

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.