Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung GX-20
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Announced February 2006
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Revealed January 2008
- Replaced the Samsung GX-10

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
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).

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung GX-20
GX-1L | GX-20 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung GX-1L
GX-20 | GX-1L | |||
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Revealed | January 2008 | ![]() | February 2006 | Newer by 23 months |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung GX-20
GX-1L | GX-20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung GX-1L | Samsung GX-20 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2006-02-24 | 2008-01-24 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Full resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4688 x 3120 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 151 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 210k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.50 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 570 gr (1.26 lb) | 800 gr (1.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 714 |
Other | ||
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $850 |