Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX100

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L & Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

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.

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

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.