Canon 6D MII vs Samsung GX-1S
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Canon 6D MII vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs
(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
(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
Photography Glossary 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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 6D Mark II & Samsung GX-1S. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 6D MII Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Samsung GX-1S
| 6D MII | GX-1S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2017 |  | January 2006 | Newer by 140 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 210k | Sharper 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.
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 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.
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Canon 6D MII vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
| Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Samsung 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 |