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Canon 77D vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon 77D vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2017
  • Also Known as EOS 9000D
  • Earlier Model is Canon T6s
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
  • Launched February 2006
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Canon 77D vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Canon 77D vs Samsung GX-1L, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 77D was manufactured 11 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 77D scores vs the GX-1L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Samsung GX-1L

 77D GX-1L 
LaunchedFebruary 2017February 2006Fresher by 134 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kClearer display (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Canon 77D

 GX-1L 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Samsung GX-1L

 77D GX-1L 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Canon 77D vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 77D comes with outside measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 77D against the GX-1L.

Canon 77D vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 77D and GX-1L is 66 and 69 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 77D and GX-1L.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 77D to result in extra detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent 77D should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 77D vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography info
Samsung GX-1L Street photography info
72
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 77D
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
66
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography advice
79
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
46
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
73
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 77D vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Samsung GX-1L
 Canon EOS 77DSamsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 77D Samsung GX-1L
Also referred to as EOS 9000D -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2017-02-15 2006-02-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 45 5
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Total lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 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 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 570 grams (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 971 not tested
Other
Battery life 600 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $549 $0