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Canon 90D vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon 90D vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Old Model is Canon 80D
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
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Canon 90D vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon 90D versus Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 90D was launched 13 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 90D matches up against the GX-1S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 90D GX-1S 
LaunchedAugust 2019January 2006More recent by 166 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kClearer screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 GX-1S 90D 

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

 90D GX-1S 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Canon 90D vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 90D has got external dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 90D and the GX-1S.

Canon 90D vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 90D and GX-1S is 60 and 68 respectively.

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

Canon 90D vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 90D and GX-1S.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon 90D to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger 90D will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography information
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography details
Samsung GX-1S Street photography details
71
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (605g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography information
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography information
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (1,300 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography information
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography information
78
good battery power (1,300 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (33MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
52
lighter than average in class (605g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count fantastic (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
good battery power (1,300 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
46
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging details
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging details
71
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon 90D vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Samsung GX-1S
 Canon EOS 90DSamsung GX-1S
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS 90D Samsung GX-1S
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2019-08-28 2006-01-16
Physical type 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 33 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 45 11
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting 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 size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701 gr (1.55 lb) 605 gr (1.33 lb)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1300 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6N 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $1,199 $850