Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-20
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Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 60Da & Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are available at Canon 60Da Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Samsung GX-20
60Da | GX-20 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | January 2008 | More modern by 52 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Canon 60Da
GX-20 | 60Da |
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Common features in the Canon 60Da and Samsung GX-20
60Da | GX-20 | |||
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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).
See the Canon 60Da and Samsung GX-20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 60Da vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Canon EOS 60Da | Samsung GX-20 | |
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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 |