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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX20

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX20 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
  • Released February 2006
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX11
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX30
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX20, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and NX20 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was introduced 7 years prior to the NX20 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX-1L scores vs the NX20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung NX20

 GX-1L NX20 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung GX-1L

 NX20 GX-1L 
IntroducedApril 2012February 2006Fresher by 74 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k210kClearer display (+404k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX20

 GX-1L NX20 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L features outside 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) whilst the Samsung NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-1L against the NX20.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and NX20 is 69 and 83 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and NX20.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung NX20 to show extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Portrait photography camera
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (570 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
77
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (341g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
Sports photography with Samsung NX20
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
Travel photography with Samsung NX20
52
lighter than others (570 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than competitors in class (341 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography information
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
no Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
Vlogging with Samsung NX20
9
no video
78
screen is selfie friendly
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
lighter than competitors in class (341 grams)
no image stabilization
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX20
 Samsung GX-1LSamsung NX20
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-1L Samsung NX20
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2006-02-24 2012-04-20
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 5 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF Samsung NX
Number of lenses 151 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 210k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m 11.00 m
Flash modes 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 sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570 grams (1.26 lb) 341 grams (0.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $1,100