Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX30
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung NX30
GX-1L | NX30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung GX-1L
NX30 | GX-1L | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | February 2006 | Fresher by 95 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 210k | Clearer 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 | |||
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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.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.
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.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Samsung NX30 | |
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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 |