Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1S
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![Canon EOS 70D front Canon EOS 70D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-70D/Canon-70D-front.jpg)
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Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs
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- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Launched January 2006
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Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1S Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
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The 70D was brought out 7 years after the GX-1S which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 70D matches up against the GX-1S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1S Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 70D & Samsung GX-1S. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 70D Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Samsung GX-1S
70D | GX-1S | |||
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Launched | October 2013 | ![]() | January 2006 | Newer by 95 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer display (+830k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Canon 70D
GX-1S | 70D |
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Common features in the Canon 70D and Samsung GX-1S
70D | GX-1S | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 70D features physical dimensions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Look at the Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1S in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 70D versus the GX-1S.
![Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-70D-vs-Samsung-GX-1S-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 70D and GX-1S is 59 and 68 respectively.
![Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-70D-vs-Samsung-GX-1S-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 70D and GX-1S.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon 70D to offer you more detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer 70D will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-70D-vs-Samsung-GX-1S-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-70D-vs-Samsung-GX-1S-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
Canon EOS 70D | Samsung GX-1S | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon EOS 70D | Samsung GX-1S |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2013-10-31 | 2006-01-16 |
Physical type | 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 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 19 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 19 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Clear View II TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 755g (1.66 lb) | 605g (1.33 lb) |
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 rating | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 926 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 920 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $758 | $850 |