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Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
92
Overall
77
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Replaced the Canon 70D
  • Updated by Canon 90D
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
  • Announced February 2006
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Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 80D was manufactured 10 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 80D matches up against the GX-1L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Samsung GX-1L

 80D GX-1L 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2006Fresher by 122 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kSharper screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Canon 80D

 GX-1L 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Samsung GX-1L

 80D GX-1L 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 80D offers exterior measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 80D and the GX-1L.

Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 80D and GX-1L is 59 and 69 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 80D and GX-1L.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon 80D to give you greater detail due to its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger 80D provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Street photography camera
69
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
no image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 80D
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 80D
Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
77
environment proof
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
52
lighter than competition in class (570g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 80D
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Samsung GX-1L
 Canon EOS 80DSamsung GX-1L
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 80D Samsung GX-1L
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2016-02-18 2006-02-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 16000 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 5
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Total lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730g (1.61 lb) 570g (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1135 not tested
Other
Battery life 960 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6N 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,199 $0