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Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
92
Overall
77
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Superseded the Canon 70D
  • Newer Model is Canon 90D
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 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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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Samsung GX-20

 80D GX-20 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2008Fresher by 99 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer 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 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Samsung GX-20

 80D GX-20 
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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D Portrait photography info
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography info
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D Street photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Street photography factors
69
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 80D
Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography info
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography info
77
weather sealing
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
64
weather proofing
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography highlights
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
small screen (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging features
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging features
70
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 80D vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Samsung GX-20
 Canon EOS 80DSamsung GX-20
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