Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX30

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX30. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.