Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung SL202

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung SL202, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and SL202 (10MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and SL202 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was brought out 4 years prior to the SL202 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the GX-1L grades vs the SL202 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung SL202. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L comes with outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung SL202 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GX-1L vs the SL202.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and SL202 is 69 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and SL202.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung SL202 will offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.