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Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71
Canon EOS 70D front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Announced October 2013
  • Old Model is Canon 60D
  • New Model is Canon 80D
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
  • Launched January 2008
  • Older Model is Samsung GX-10
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Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon 70D versus Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and GX-20 (15MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 70D was unveiled 5 years later than the GX-20 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 70D matches up vs the GX-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Samsung GX-20

 70D GX-20 
LaunchedOctober 2013January 2008Fresher by 71 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Canon 70D

 GX-20 70D 

Common features in the Canon 70D and Samsung GX-20

 70D GX-20 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 70D provides outer dimensions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst 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 vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 70D vs the GX-20.

Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 70D and GX-20 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 70D and GX-20.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon 70D to give you greater detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer 70D will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 70D Portrait photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography factors
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
72
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 70D
Street photography with Samsung GX-20
68
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 70D
Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 70D
Travel photography with Samsung GX-20
69
environment proof
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
64
weather proof
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 70D as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Landscape photography camera
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
71
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen is small (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 70D Vlogging info
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging info
69
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 70D vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 70D and Samsung GX-20
 Canon EOS 70DSamsung GX-20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS 70D Samsung GX-20
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-10-31 2008-01-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4688 x 3120
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 19 11
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Clear View II TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
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 (59.94, 50 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755 grams (1.66 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 68 68
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 11.2
DXO Low light score 926 714
Other
Battery life 920 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $758 $850