Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung SL620

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung SL620, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and SL620 (12MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and SL620 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1L was revealed 4 years before the SL620 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GX-1L matches up versus the SL620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L & Samsung SL620. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys external measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung SL620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-1L against the SL620.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and SL620 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and SL620.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung SL620 will deliver more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.