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Canon T7i vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon T7i vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2017
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Old Model is Canon T6i
  • Refreshed by Canon T8i
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced February 2006
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Canon T7i vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon T7i versus Samsung GX-1L, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The T7i was brought out 11 years after the GX-1L which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the T7i scores versus the GX-1L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Samsung GX-1L

 T7i GX-1L 
IntroducedFebruary 2017February 2006More modern by 134 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kClearer screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Canon T7i

 GX-1L T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Samsung GX-1L

 T7i GX-1L 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Canon T7i vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon T7i enjoys outer measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the T7i against the GX-1L.

Canon T7i vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the T7i and GX-1L is 67 and 69 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the T7i and GX-1L.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon T7i to resolve extra detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent T7i will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon T7i vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography information
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Street photography advice
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (570g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography features
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography features
66
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
80
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
52
lighter than average (570g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography details
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography details
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
46
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T7i
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon T7i vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Samsung GX-1L
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iSamsung GX-1L
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Samsung GX-1L
Also referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2017-02-15 2006-02-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 45 5
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Total lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 532g (1.17 lb) 570g (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $749 $0