Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX200

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).

Photography Glossary

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

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).

Check the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.