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Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 855g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Launched October 2000
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Older Model is Samsung GX-10
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Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Samsung GX-20

 D30 GX-20 

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Canon D30

 GX-20 D30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2008October 2000Fresher by 88 months
Screen dimensions2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k120kCrisper screen (+110k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and Samsung GX-20

 D30 GX-20 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Canon D30 versus Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

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

Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography features
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography features
47
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (3MP)
72
focusing manually
decent megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D30
Street photography with Samsung GX-20
50
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography details
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography details
36
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography details
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography details
40
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
64
weather proofing
decent megapixels (15MP)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography advice
43
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
no video
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Canon D30 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Samsung GX-20
 Canon EOS D30Samsung GX-20
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS D30 Samsung GX-20
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2000-10-10 2008-01-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Max resolution 2160 x 1440 4688 x 3120
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 250 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 120 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 855 gr (1.88 lb) 800 gr (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 714
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $3,500 $850