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Canon 7D MII vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
55
Imaging
63
Features
80
Overall
69
Canon EOS 7D Mark II front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Canon 7D MII vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Canon 7D MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 910g - 149 x 112 x 78mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Previous Model is Canon 7D
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Earlier Model is Samsung GX-10
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Canon 7D MII vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon 7D MII and Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and GX-20 (15MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 7D MII was manufactured 6 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 7D MII scores vs the GX-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Samsung GX-20

 7D MII GX-20 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2008More recent by 81 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Canon 7D MII

 GX-20 7D MII 

Common features in the Canon 7D MII and Samsung GX-20

 7D MII GX-20 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon 7D MII vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 7D MII features outside measurements of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions 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, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 7D MII against the GX-20.

Canon 7D MII vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7D MII and GX-20 is 55 and 58 respectively.

Canon 7D MII vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D MII vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D MII and GX-20.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 7D MII to show more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 7D MII will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon 7D MII vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D MII vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D MII vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 7D MII
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-20
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D MII Street photography highlights
Samsung GX-20 Street photography highlights
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D MII Sports photography details
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography details
69
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (670 per charge)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D MII Travel photography details
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography details
58
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery life (670 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
64
weather proofing
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D MII Landscape photography features
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (670 shots)
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
small screen (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D MII Vlogging advice
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging advice
29
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 7D MII vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D MII and Samsung GX-20
 Canon EOS 7D Mark IISamsung GX-20
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS 7D Mark II Samsung GX-20
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2014-09-15 2008-01-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 (dual) -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.4 x 15mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 336.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4688 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 16000 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch 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 65 11
Cross focus points 65 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50. 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (29.97, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 910 gr (2.01 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 112 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 68
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 11.2
DXO Low light score 1082 714
Other
Battery life 670 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 2 1
Retail pricing $1,086 $850