Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX1

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung GX-1L versus Samsung NX1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and NX1 (28MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was announced 9 years before the NX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GX-1L grades versus the NX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L & Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L comes with external 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 NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1L vs the NX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and NX1 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and NX1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung NX1 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.