Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX mini

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX mini, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and NX mini (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1L was brought out 9 years earlier than the NX mini and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GX-1L grades versus the NX mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L & Samsung NX mini. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L comes with exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX mini in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-1L compared to the NX mini.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and NX mini is 69 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and NX mini.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-1L featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX mini will give you greater detail having its extra 14.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.