Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung SH100

The following is a complete analysis of the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung SH100, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and SH100 (14MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and SH100 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1L was unveiled 5 years prior to the SH100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX-1L matches up vs the SH100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L & Samsung SH100. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GX-1L compared to the SH100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and SH100 is 69 and 99 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and SH100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung SH100 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be behind with regard to sensor tech.