Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-20
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![Canon EOS 80D front Canon EOS 80D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-80D/Canon-80D-front.jpg)
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Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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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Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and GX-20 (15MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
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The 80D was manufactured 8 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 80D grades vs the GX-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 80D & Samsung GX-20. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 80D Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Samsung GX-20
80D | GX-20 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2008 | Fresher by 99 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Canon 80D
GX-20 | 80D |
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Common features in the Canon 80D and Samsung GX-20
80D | GX-20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 80D has got outer dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
See the Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 80D vs the GX-20.
![Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-80D-vs-Samsung-GX-20-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 80D and GX-20 is 59 and 58 respectively.
![Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-80D-vs-Samsung-GX-20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 80D and GX-20.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon 80D to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger 80D provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-80D-vs-Samsung-GX-20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-80D-vs-Samsung-GX-20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Canon EOS 80D | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon EOS 80D | Samsung GX-20 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2016-02-18 | 2008-01-24 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4688 x 3120 |
Highest native ISO | 16000 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 326 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 730g (1.61 lbs) | 800g (1.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 79 | 68 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 1135 | 714 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 960 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $1,199 | $850 |