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Canon T7i vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon T7i vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Alternate Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Earlier Model is Canon T6i
  • Successor is Canon T8i
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
Photography Glossary

Canon T7i vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon T7i versus Samsung GX-1S, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The T7i was unveiled 11 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the T7i matches up against the GX-1S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 T7i GX-1S 
AnnouncedFebruary 2017January 2006More recent by 135 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kClearer screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 GX-1S T7i 

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

 T7i GX-1S 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Canon T7i vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon T7i has outside dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the T7i and the GX-1S.

Canon T7i vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the T7i and GX-1S is 67 and 68 respectively.

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

Canon T7i vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7i and GX-1S.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon T7i to produce more detail having an extra 18MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher T7i will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon T7i vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
50
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography highlights
Samsung GX-1S Street photography highlights
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (605 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography information
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography information
66
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography details
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography details
80
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
52
lighter than competitors in class (605g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography advice
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging advice
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging advice
73
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon T7i vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Samsung GX-1S
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iSamsung GX-1S
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7i Samsung GX-1S
Also Known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-02-15 2006-01-16
Body design 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 24 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 45 11
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Total lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 532 gr (1.17 lb) 605 gr (1.33 lb)
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 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 life 600 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $749 $850