Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung GX-1L versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1L was released 7 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the GX-1L grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L comes with external measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-1L versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and Galaxy Camera 4G is 69 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and Galaxy Camera 4G.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will give extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.