Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-1S

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).

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.