Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung GX-20

Lets look much closer at the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are produced by Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and GX-20 (15MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was unveiled 23 months earlier than the GX-20 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GX-1L matches up against the GX-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys external measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

See the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung GX-20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GX-1L compared to the GX-20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and GX-20 is 69 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and GX-20.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung GX-20 to result in extra detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be behind with regard to sensor technology.