Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-1L

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).

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.