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Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71
Canon EOS 70D front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Superseded the Canon 60D
  • Replacement is Canon 80D
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced February 2006
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Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 70D was unveiled 7 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the 70D scores against the GX-1L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Samsung GX-1L

 70D GX-1L 
AnnouncedOctober 2013February 2006Fresher by 94 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kCrisper display (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Canon 70D

 GX-1L 70D 

Common features in the Canon 70D and Samsung GX-1L

 70D GX-1L 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 70D provides physical measurements of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 70D versus the GX-1L.

Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 70D and GX-1L is 59 and 69 respectively.

Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 70D and GX-1L.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon 70D to result in greater detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 70D will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 70D as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 70D Street photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Street photography highlights
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (570 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 70D Sports photography info
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography info
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 70D as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
69
weather sealing
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
52
lighter than others in class (570 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 70D Landscape photography details
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography details
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 70D Vlogging highlights
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging highlights
69
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 70D and Samsung GX-1L
 Canon EOS 70DSamsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS 70D Samsung GX-1L
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-10-31 2006-02-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 19 5
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Amount of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Clear View II TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755 grams (1.66 lbs) 570 grams (1.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 926 not tested
Other
Battery life 920 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $758 $0