Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-20

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon D30 versus Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and GX-20 (15MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D30 was announced 8 years prior to the GX-20 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the D30 scores versus the GX-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS D30 and Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 provides outer measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the D30 and the GX-20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and GX-20 is 57 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and GX-20.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung GX-20 to provide more detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older D30 will be behind in sensor innovation.