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Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
59
Imaging
62
Features
84
Overall
70
Canon EOS 70D front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon 60D
  • Refreshed by Canon 80D
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 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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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Samsung GX-1S

 70D GX-1S 
LaunchedOctober 2013January 2006Newer by 95 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kClearer display (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 GX-1S 70D 

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

 70D GX-1S 
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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 70D Portrait photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography factors
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 70D Street photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Street photography factors
68
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (605g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 70D
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 70D as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
69
environment proofing
provides focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
52
lighter than competitors (605 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 70D Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography info
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 70D Vlogging features
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging features
69
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
no image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 70D and Samsung GX-1S
 Canon EOS 70DSamsung GX-1S
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