Nikon A10 vs Samsung GX-1L

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon A10 and Samsung GX-1L, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A10 (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the A10 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The A10 was announced 10 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon A10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A10 grades against the GX-1L for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A10 and Samsung GX-1L. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon A10 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon A10 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Compare the Nikon A10 and Samsung GX-1L in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A10 vs the GX-1L.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A10 and GX-1L is 94 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A10 and GX-1L.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A10 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon A10 will produce greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer A10 will have an edge in sensor technology.