Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-1L
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Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 855g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
- Revealed October 2000
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Released February 2006
Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe D30 was announced 6 years before the GX-1L and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the D30 scores against the GX-1L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-1L Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS D30 & Samsung GX-1L. The whole galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Samsung GX-1L
D30 | GX-1L |
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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Canon D30
GX-1L | D30 | |||
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Released | February 2006 | October 2000 | Fresher by 65 months | |
Screen size | 2.5" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 210k | 120k | Clearer screen (+90k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D30 and Samsung GX-1L
D30 | GX-1L | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 comes with outside dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).
See the Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-1L in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the D30 against the GX-1L.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and GX-1L is 57 and 69 respectively.
Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and GX-1L.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung GX-1L to offer extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older D30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
Canon EOS D30 | Samsung GX-1L | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon EOS D30 | Samsung GX-1L |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2000-10-10 | 2006-02-24 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.7 x 15.1mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 342.8mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 2160 x 1440 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Pentax KAF |
Available lenses | 250 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 1.8" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 120 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 7.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 855 gr (1.88 lbs) | 570 gr (1.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" 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 model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $3,500 | $0 |