Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was launched 8 years prior to the Galaxy NX and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the GX-1L matches up against the Galaxy NX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung Galaxy NX. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has proportions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy NX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the GX-1L against the Galaxy NX.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and Galaxy NX is 69 and 82 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and Galaxy NX.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy NX to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.