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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX210

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX210 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
  • Revealed February 2006
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX200
  • Later Model is Samsung NX300
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Samsung GX-1L versus Samsung NX210, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and NX210 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was unveiled 7 years before the NX210 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GX-1L matches up against the NX210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung NX210

 GX-1L NX210 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung GX-1L

 NX210 GX-1L 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2006More recent by 78 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k210kCrisper display (+404k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX210

 GX-1L NX210 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L provides outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Samsung GX-1L versus Samsung NX210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-1L versus the NX210.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and NX210 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and NX210.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung NX210 to result in extra detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
Portrait photography with Samsung NX210
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution (6 megapixels)
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
Street photography with Samsung NX210
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (570 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
56
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
Travel photography with Samsung NX210
52
lighter than competitors (570g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography information
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography information
46
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX210 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
34
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX210
 Samsung GX-1LSamsung NX210
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-1L Samsung NX210
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2006-02-24 2012-08-14
Physical type 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 6MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 5 15
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF Samsung NX
Available lenses 151 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 210k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
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)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570 gr (1.26 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 Single Single
Launch price $0 $625