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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX30

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX30 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 NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX20
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX30, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and NX30 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was revealed 8 years earlier than the NX30 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GX-1L matches up versus the NX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung NX30

 GX-1L NX30 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung GX-1L

 NX30 GX-1L 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2006Fresher by 95 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1036k210kClearer display (+826k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX30

 GX-1L NX30 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GX-1L vs the NX30.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and NX30 is 69 and 75 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and NX30.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung NX30 to offer you more detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
Portrait photography with Samsung NX30
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography information
Samsung NX30 Street photography information
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (570g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
75
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography advice
Samsung NX30 Sports photography advice
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography info
Samsung NX30 Travel photography info
52
lighter than competition in class (570g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
74
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
75
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX30
 Samsung GX-1LSamsung NX30
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-1L Samsung NX30
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2006-02-24 2014-01-03
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMeIV
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
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 5 247
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF Samsung NX
Total lenses 151 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 210k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.66x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570g (1.26 lbs) 375g (0.83 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1014
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA BP1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC card SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $699