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Canon 6D MII vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
59
Imaging
75
Features
92
Overall
81
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Canon 6D MII vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
  • Revealed June 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon 6D
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Released January 2008
  • Older Model is Samsung GX-10
Photography Glossary

Canon 6D MII vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon 6D MII and Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the 6D MII (Full frame) and GX-20 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The 6D MII was brought out 9 years later than the GX-20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 6D MII scores against the GX-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Samsung GX-20

 6D MII GX-20 
ReleasedJune 2017January 2008Fresher by 115 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Canon 6D MII

 GX-20 6D MII 

Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Samsung GX-20

 6D MII GX-20 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Canon 6D MII vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 6D MII provides 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) while the Samsung GX-20 has proportions 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 6D MII against the GX-20.

Canon 6D MII vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 6D MII and GX-20 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Canon 6D MII vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D MII and GX-20.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 6D MII due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 6D MII will give you greater detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent 6D MII provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 6D MII vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D MII vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D MII Portrait photography details
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography details
85
manual focus
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
72
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D MII Street photography info
Samsung GX-20 Street photography info
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (40,000)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 6D MII
Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
87
has image stabilization
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 6D MII
Travel photography with Samsung GX-20
78
good battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
64
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D MII Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography factors
85
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization
excellent MP (26MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (40,000)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D MII Vlogging information
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging information
78
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
9
no video
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Canon 6D MII vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D MII and Samsung GX-20
 Canon EOS 6D Mark IISamsung GX-20
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 6D Mark II Samsung GX-20
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-06-29 2008-01-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4688 x 3120
Highest native ISO 40000 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 45 11
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 250 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.5 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765g (1.69 lbs) 800g (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 85 68
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 11.2
DXO Low light rating 2862 714
Other
Battery life 1200 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,799 $850