Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung GX-1L versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was released 8 years before the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GX-1L grades against the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L features physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1L versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GX-1L versus the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and Galaxy Camera is 69 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and Galaxy Camera.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-1L due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.