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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX1000 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 NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Successor is Samsung NX1100
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX1000, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and NX1000 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was brought out 7 years before the NX1000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GX-1L matches up versus the NX1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung NX1000

 GX-1L NX1000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Samsung GX-1L

 NX1000 GX-1L 
ReleasedApril 2012February 2006Newer by 74 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kSharper display (+711k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX1000

 GX-1L NX1000 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L has got outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-1L versus the NX1000.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and NX1000 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and NX1000.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX1000 to result in more detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography information
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography information
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (6 megapixels)
76
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography advice
Samsung NX1000 Street photography advice
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (570g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography details
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography details
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
55
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography details
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography details
52
lighter than competitors in class (570g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1L
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1000
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
Vlogging with Samsung NX1000
9
lack of video recording
34
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX1000
 Samsung GX-1LSamsung NX1000
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-1L Samsung NX1000
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2006-02-24 2012-04-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 6MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2008 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 5 15
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF Samsung NX
Number of lenses 151 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 210 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 840
Other
Battery life - 320 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $388