Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX1100

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung GX-1L versus Samsung NX1100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and NX1100 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was revealed 8 years earlier than the NX1100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GX-1L matches up against the NX1100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX1100. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-1L compared to the NX1100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and NX1100 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and NX1100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX1100 to show extra detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.