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Canon 90D vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon 90D vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Earlier Model is Canon 80D
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 90D vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon 90D and Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 90D was announced 13 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 90D matches up versus the GX-1L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Samsung GX-1L

 90D GX-1L 
AnnouncedAugust 2019February 2006More modern by 165 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kCrisper screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Canon 90D

 GX-1L 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Samsung GX-1L

 90D GX-1L 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Canon 90D vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 90D provides external measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 90D against the GX-1L.

Canon 90D vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 90D and GX-1L is 60 and 69 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 90D and GX-1L.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon 90D to show more detail with its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern 90D will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 90D vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography features
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography features
83
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Street photography factors
71
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (570 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography info
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography info
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count excellent (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (1,300 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
78
good battery pack (1,300 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count excellent (33MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
52
lighter than others (570g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count excellent (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery pack (1,300 shots)
no image stabilization
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging features
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging features
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 90D vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Samsung GX-1L
 Canon EOS 90DSamsung GX-1L
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 90D Samsung GX-1L
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2019-08-28 2006-02-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
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 33MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6960 x 4640 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 45 5
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 701 gr (1.55 pounds) 570 gr (1.26 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1300 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6N 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,199 $0