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Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
56
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
  • Introduced November 2009
  • Later Model is Canon 7D MII
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched February 2006
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Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon 7D and Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 7D was launched 3 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 7D matches up against the GX-1L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Samsung GX-1L

 7D GX-1L 
LaunchedNovember 2009February 2006Fresher by 46 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k210kClearer screen (+710k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Canon 7D

 GX-1L 7D 

Common features in the Canon 7D and Samsung GX-1L

 7D GX-1L 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 7D provides outer dimensions of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 7D vs the GX-1L.

Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 7D and GX-1L is 56 and 69 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D and GX-1L.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon 7D to give extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent 7D will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D Portrait photography info
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography info
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D Street photography info
Samsung GX-1L Street photography info
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (570g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (800 CIPA)
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 7D
Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
53
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (800 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition (570 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D Landscape photography information
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography information
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (800 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D Vlogging factors
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging factors
28
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Samsung GX-1L
 Canon EOS 7DSamsung GX-1L
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 7D Samsung GX-1L
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-11-06 2006-02-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 19 5
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 860 gr (1.90 lbs) 570 gr (1.26 lbs)
Dimensions 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 854 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,050 $0