• APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600
  • APS-C 337.5mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800

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Differences

Samsung Galaxy NX advantages over Canon 70D

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Thinner
    25 mm vs 78 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    718g vs 1233g
    Lighter weight
  • Higher-res screen
    922k vs 347k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.69x vs 0.59x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.2 fps vs 6.7 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Canon 70D advantages over Samsung Galaxy NX

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Fast startup
    ~0.70 vs 2.7 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 920 vs 440 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More telephoto lens reach
    216 mm vs 84 mm
    Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Less shutter lag
    0.07 vs 0.33 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    65 vs 15 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Both provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF delivers full-time continuous autofocus (with phase detect at every pixel in framing area) for video and Live View still shooting; Full HD (1080p) video recording with pro-level features and quality; Improved resolution and good high ISO performance; Excellent Wi-Fi remote shooting with full exposure controls; 3-inch articulating LCD touchscreen.

  • Image quality only improved slightly over 60D; Dynamic range still lags behind competing models; May not feature enough upgrades to convince people to step up from 60D.

  • Read our Canon 70D Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7100

Samsung Galaxy NX
Nikon D7100
  • $8000
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $810
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Fast startup

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Nikon D7100

Canon 70D
Nikon D7100
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen
  • $810
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup

Compare Canon 70D vs Nikon D7100

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung Galaxy NX
Fujifilm X-E1
  • $8000
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E1

Canon 70D
Fujifilm X-E1
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Lens selection
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-E1

Compared to Sony A77 II

Samsung Galaxy NX
Sony A77 II
  • $8000
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $1198
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Lens selection

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A77 II

Canon 70D
Sony A77 II
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $1198
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 70D vs Sony A77 II

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2S

Samsung Galaxy NX
Fujifilm X-E2S
  • $8000
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $1250
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Canon 70D
Fujifilm X-E2S
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $1250
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Compared to Leica CL

Samsung Galaxy NX
Leica CL
  • $8000
  • APS-C
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Built-in GPS
  • $3195
  • APS-C
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Top deck display

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Leica CL

Canon 70D
Leica CL
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $3195
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video

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