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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX100

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched February 2006
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX200
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX100 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung GX-1L versus Samsung NX100, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and NX100 (15MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was brought out 5 years earlier than the NX100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the GX-1L matches up versus the NX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung NX100

 GX-1L NX100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung GX-1L

 NX100 GX-1L 
IntroducedSeptember 2010February 2006More recent by 55 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k210kSharper screen (+404k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX100

 GX-1L NX100 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the GX-1L vs the NX100.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and NX100 is 69 and 88 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and NX100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung NX100 to provide extra detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
Portrait photography with Samsung NX100
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography features
Samsung NX100 Street photography features
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (570 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
76
image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
Sports photography with Samsung NX100
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
60
image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (420 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography factors
Samsung NX100 Travel photography factors
52
lighter than competitors (570 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
66
good battery (420 shots)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography info
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (420 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging info
Samsung NX100 Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
31
image stabilization
supports face detect autofocus
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX100
 Samsung GX-1LSamsung NX100
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-1L Samsung NX100
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2006-02-24 2010-09-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 5 15
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF Samsung NX
Available lenses 151 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 210 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570 grams (1.26 lb) 282 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 62
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 563
Other
Battery life - 420 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $386