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Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
80
Overall
67
Canon EOS 60Da front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Canon 60Da
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Revealed April 2012
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Old Model is Samsung GX-10
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Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon 60Da and Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the 60Da (18MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 60Da was released 4 years after the GX-20 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 60Da scores against the GX-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Samsung GX-20

 60Da GX-20 
LaunchedApril 2012January 2008More modern by 52 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Canon 60Da

 GX-20 60Da 

Common features in the Canon 60Da and Samsung GX-20

 60Da GX-20 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 60Da provides outer 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 measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 60Da against the GX-20.

Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 60Da and GX-20 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 60Da and GX-20.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon 60Da to render greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger 60Da provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60Da as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
75
manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 60Da Street photography info
Samsung GX-20 Street photography info
66
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60Da Sports photography highlights
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography highlights
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
better than average battery life (1,100 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 60Da Travel photography info
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography info
68
better than average battery life (1,100 CIPA)
environment proof
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
63
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60Da Landscape photography details
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography details
69
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery life (1,100 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
tiny screen (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60Da as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Vlogging camera
67
screen is selfie friendly
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60Da and Samsung GX-20
 Canon EOS 60DaSamsung GX-20
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 60Da Samsung GX-20
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-04-07 2008-01-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 4688 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Clear View TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 755 grams (1.66 lbs) 800 grams (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 Overall rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 714
Other
Battery life 1100 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,499 $850