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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced February 2006
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 GX-1L Galaxy NX 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung GX-1L

 Galaxy NX GX-1L 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2006Fresher by 89 months
Display dimensions4.8"2.5"Larger display (+2.3")
Display resolution922k210kClearer display (+712k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung Galaxy NX

 GX-1L Galaxy NX 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

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

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography info
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography factors
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography advice
52
lighter than competition in class (570g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
68
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
boasts touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (495 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography details
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (440 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
34
touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (495 grams)
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Samsung GX-1LSamsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-1L Samsung Galaxy NX
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2006-02-24 2013-06-20
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF Samsung NX
Number of lenses 151 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 210 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570 grams (1.26 lb) 495 grams (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 440 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $1,300