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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX3000 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
  • Announced February 2006
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX2000
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX3000, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and NX3000 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was manufactured 9 years before the NX3000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GX-1L grades against the NX3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung NX3000

 GX-1L NX3000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung GX-1L

 NX3000 GX-1L 
ReleasedMay 2014February 2006More modern by 100 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k210kClearer screen (+251k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX3000

 GX-1L NX3000 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX3000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-1L vs the NX3000.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and NX3000 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and NX3000.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung NX3000 to show more detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Portrait photography camera
50
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Street photography advice
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (570g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (230g)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography details
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography details
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography information
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography information
52
lighter than competitors (570 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (230g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography info
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging advice
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
34
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (230g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX3000
 Samsung GX-1LSamsung NX3000
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-1L Samsung NX3000
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2006-02-24 2014-05-26
Body design 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 surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 5 35
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF Samsung NX
Number of lenses 151 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 210k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 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 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570g (1.26 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $897