Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1L was brought out 8 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GX-1L scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L comes with external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GX-1L against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and Galaxy Camera 2 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will give you greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.