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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched February 2006
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1000
  • Renewed by Samsung NX2000
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung NX1100

 GX-1L NX1100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung GX-1L

 NX1100 GX-1L 
RevealedApril 2013February 2006Newer by 86 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kCrisper screen (+711k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX1100

 GX-1L NX1100 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Samsung GX-1L versus Samsung NX1100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

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

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography details
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography details
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6MP)
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography info
Samsung NX1100 Street photography info
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (570 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography advice
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography advice
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
56
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography details
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography details
52
lighter than competition (570 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1L
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1100
46
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
34
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX1100
 Samsung GX-1LSamsung NX1100
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-1L Samsung NX1100
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2006-02-24 2013-04-11
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 6 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 210 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
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 port
Headphone port
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 570g (1.26 pounds) 222g (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 All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 852
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $600