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Canon 6D MII vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
59
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon 6D MII vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Push to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
  • Launched June 2017
  • Old Model is Canon 6D
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
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Canon 6D MII vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon 6D MII and Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the 6D MII (Full frame) and GX-1S (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The 6D MII was unveiled 11 years after the GX-1S which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 6D MII matches up against the GX-1S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Samsung GX-1S

 6D MII GX-1S 
AnnouncedJune 2017January 2006Newer by 140 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kSharper display (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Canon 6D MII

 GX-1S 6D MII 

Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Samsung GX-1S

 6D MII GX-1S 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Canon 6D MII vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 6D MII has physical dimensions of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 6D MII and the GX-1S.

Canon 6D MII vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 6D MII and GX-1S is 59 and 68 respectively.

Canon 6D MII vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D MII and GX-1S.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 6D MII having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon 6D MII will offer extra detail having an extra 20MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent 6D MII provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 6D MII vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D MII vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D MII Portrait photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography advice
84
manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D MII Street photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Street photography advice
77
fully articulated screen
image stabilization
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (40,000)
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (605 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D MII Sports photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography factors
87
image stabilization
fantastic sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (1,200 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D MII Travel photography info
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography info
78
good battery (1,200 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
fantastic sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
52
lighter than competitors in class (605g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D MII Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography highlights
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization
fantastic sensor resolution (26MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (40,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery (1,200 CIPA)
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D MII Vlogging features
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging features
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 6D MII vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D MII and Samsung GX-1S
 Canon EOS 6D Mark IISamsung GX-1S
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS 6D Mark II Samsung GX-1S
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2017-06-29 2006-01-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 40000 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 11
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Pentax KAF
Available lenses 250 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.5fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 765g (1.69 pounds) 605g (1.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 2862 not tested
Other
Battery life 1200 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6N 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,799 $850