Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-20
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Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
- Introduced November 2009
- Replacement is Canon 7D MII
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Revealed January 2008
- Older Model is Samsung GX-10
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Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the 7D (18MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 7D was launched 22 months later than the GX-20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 7D matches up vs the GX-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 7D & Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 7D Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Samsung GX-20
| 7D | GX-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2009 |  | January 2008 | Fresher by 22 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Canon 7D
| GX-20 | 7D |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 7D and Samsung GX-20
| 7D | GX-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 7D comes with outside measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 7D compared to the GX-20.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 7D and GX-20 is 56 and 58 respectively.
Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D and GX-20.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon 7D to render greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger 7D will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon 7D vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
| Canon EOS 7D | Samsung GX-20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon EOS 7D | Samsung GX-20 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2009-11-06 | 2008-01-24 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Dual Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
| Peak resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4688 x 3120 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 19 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | 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 diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 920k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 860 gr (1.90 lbs) | 800 gr (1.76 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 66 | 68 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | 23.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 11.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | 854 | 714 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 800 images | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LP-E6 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $1,050 | $850 |
