Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX300
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX300 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
- Revealed February 2006
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Released November 2013
- Succeeded the Samsung NX210
- Later Model is Samsung NX500
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX300 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung GX-1L versus Samsung NX300, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and NX300 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GX-1L was released 8 years earlier than the NX300 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the GX-1L scores against the NX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L & Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung NX300
GX-1L | NX300 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung GX-1L
NX300 | GX-1L | |||
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Released | November 2013 | February 2006 | More recent by 94 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 768k | 210k | Crisper screen (+558k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX300
GX-1L | NX300 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L has outer measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Check out the Samsung GX-1L versus Samsung NX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1L against the NX300.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and NX300 is 69 and 86 respectively.
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and NX300.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX300 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Samsung NX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung GX-1L | Samsung NX300 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2006-02-24 | 2013-11-24 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
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 | 6 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
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 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 151 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of display | 210k dot | 768k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 570 gr (1.26 pounds) | 331 gr (0.73 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 76 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 942 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $0 | $750 |