Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-1S
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Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-1S 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
- Announced October 2000
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced January 2006

Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon D30 versus Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

The D30 was launched 6 years earlier than the GX-1S which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D30 matches up vs the GX-1S for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-1S Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS D30 & Samsung GX-1S. The complete galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Samsung GX-1S
D30 | GX-1S |
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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Canon D30
GX-1S | D30 | |||
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Introduced | January 2006 | ![]() | October 2000 | Newer by 64 months |
Screen sizing | 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-1S
D30 | GX-1S | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 offers physical measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Compare the Canon D30 versus Samsung GX-1S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the D30 and the GX-1S.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and GX-1S is 57 and 68 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and GX-1S.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung GX-1S to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged D30 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
Canon EOS D30 | Samsung GX-1S | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon EOS D30 | Samsung GX-1S |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2000-10-10 | 2006-01-16 |
Physical type | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 2160 x 1440 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Pentax KAF |
Available lenses | 250 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 1.8" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 120 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 855 grams (1.88 lbs) | 605 grams (1.33 lbs) |
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 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 ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $3,500 | $850 |