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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX2000 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
  • Introduced February 2006
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX3000
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX2000, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and NX2000 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was launched 8 years before the NX2000 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GX-1L scores against the NX2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung NX2000

 GX-1L NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Samsung GX-1L

 NX2000 GX-1L 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2006Fresher by 94 months
Screen dimension3.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1152k210kSharper screen (+942k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX2000

 GX-1L NX2000 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1L against the NX2000.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and NX2000 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and NX2000.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung NX2000 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography features
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography features
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (570g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
77
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
lighter than others (228g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
Sports photography with Samsung NX2000
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
61
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography info
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography info
52
lighter than average in class (570 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
lighter than others (228g)
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography info
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography info
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
no Time Lapse function
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
35
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (228g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX2000
 Samsung GX-1LSamsung NX2000
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-1L Samsung NX2000
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2006-02-24 2013-11-30
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 surface 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
Max resolution 3008 x 2008 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 5 21
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 151 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.7 inches
Screen resolution 210 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570 grams (1.26 lbs) 228 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 908
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $599