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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX200

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX200 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
  • Released February 2006
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX210
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX200 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX200, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and NX200 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was announced 7 years earlier than the NX200 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GX-1L matches up vs the NX200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung NX200

 GX-1L NX200 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Samsung GX-1L

 NX200 GX-1L 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2006More recent by 73 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k210kSharper display (+404k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX200

 GX-1L NX200 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L has outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GX-1L vs the NX200.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and NX200 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and NX200.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX200 to give more detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography advice
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography features
Samsung NX200 Street photography features
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (570g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (223 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography features
Samsung NX200 Sports photography features
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
56
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography features
Samsung NX200 Travel photography features
52
lighter than average in class (570 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
68
lighter than average (223g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX200 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
34
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (223g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX200
 Samsung GX-1LSamsung NX200
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-1L Samsung NX200
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2006-02-24 2012-02-28
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-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 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
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 5 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 151 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 210k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum 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
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 pounds) 223 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $818