Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-1L

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung EX2F and Samsung GX-1L, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both built by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and GX-1L (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was launched 6 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX2F scores versus the GX-1L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung EX2F & Samsung GX-1L. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung EX2F features external measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Samsung EX2F and Samsung GX-1L in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX2F versus the GX-1L.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and GX-1L is 90 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and GX-1L.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX2F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung EX2F will give more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent EX2F should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.