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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX5

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX5 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 NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released June 2010
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX5, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and NX5 (15MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was introduced 5 years prior to the NX5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GX-1L grades versus the NX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung NX5

 GX-1L NX5 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung GX-1L

 NX5 GX-1L 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2006More recent by 51 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX5

 GX-1L NX5 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L features physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-1L against the NX5.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and NX5 is 69 and 80 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and NX5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung NX5 to provide you with more detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography features
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography features
50
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
73
focusing manually
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography information
Samsung NX5 Street photography information
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (570 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography features
Samsung NX5 Sports photography features
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
52
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography info
Samsung NX5 Travel photography info
52
lighter than others (570g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography information
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX5 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
24
has face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung NX5
 Samsung GX-1LSamsung NX5
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-1L Samsung NX5
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2006-02-24 2010-06-01
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 5 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF Samsung NX
Number of lenses 151 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 210k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570g (1.26 pounds) 499g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 400 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $499