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Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
56
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
  • Launched November 2009
  • Replacement is Canon 7D MII
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
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Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 7D was announced 3 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 7D grades vs the GX-1S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 7D GX-1S 
AnnouncedNovember 2009January 2006Newer by 47 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k210kCrisper screen (+710k dot)

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

 GX-1S 7D 

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

 7D GX-1S 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 7D features external measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Compare the Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-1S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 7D vs the GX-1S.

Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 7D and GX-1S is 56 and 68 respectively.

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

Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D and GX-1S.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon 7D to show more detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer 7D will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D Portrait photography info
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography info
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count good (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery (800 shots)
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 7D
Travel photography with Samsung GX-1S
53
environment proof
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (800 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography highlights
63
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
low battery (800 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
46
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 7D
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
28
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Samsung GX-1S
 Canon EOS 7DSamsung GX-1S
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS 7D Samsung GX-1S
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-11-06 2006-01-16
Physical type 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 19 11
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 860 grams (1.90 lb) 605 grams (1.33 lb)
Physical 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 score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 854 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,050 $850