Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX3000
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX3000 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
- Announced February 2006
(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
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).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L & Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung NX3000
GX-1L | NX3000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung GX-1L
NX3000 | GX-1L | |||
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Released | May 2014 | February 2006 | More modern by 100 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 210k | Clearer screen (+251k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX3000
GX-1L | NX3000 | |||
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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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and NX3000 is 69 and 89 respectively.
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.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Samsung NX3000 | |
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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 |