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Canon 6D vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Canon 6D vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Replacement is Canon 6D MII
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Previous Model is Samsung GX-10
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Canon 6D vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon 6D vs Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and GX-20 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The 6D was introduced 5 years after the GX-20 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 6D matches up versus the GX-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 6D GX-20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2008Newer by 62 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

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

 GX-20 6D 

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

 6D GX-20 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon 6D vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 6D has got external dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 6D and the GX-20.

Canon 6D vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6D and GX-20 is 59 and 58 respectively.

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

Canon 6D vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D and GX-20.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6D having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 6D will provide you with more detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger 6D should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 6D vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography information
80
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
71
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D Street photography details
Samsung GX-20 Street photography details
63
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
69
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proofing
good battery power (1,090 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (4.5 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D Travel photography highlights
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography highlights
61
good battery power (1,090 CIPA)
environment proofing
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
63
environment proof
good MP (15MP)
has built in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 6D
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery power (1,090 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Vlogging camera
30
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 6D vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Samsung GX-20
 Canon EOS 6DSamsung GX-20
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS 6D Samsung GX-20
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-02-12 2008-01-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4688 x 3120
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 11 11
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 250 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.5fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 grams (1.70 lbs) 800 grams (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 68
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score 12.1 11.2
DXO Low light score 2340 714
Other
Battery life 1090 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,699 $850