Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung TL100

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung TL100, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and TL100 (12MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and TL100 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1L was manufactured 3 years prior to the TL100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GX-1L scores vs the TL100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung TL100. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L has external measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung TL100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-1L versus the TL100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and TL100 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and TL100.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-1L because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung TL100 will show more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be behind with regard to sensor tech.