Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung TL320

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung TL320, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and TL320 (12MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and TL320 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TL320 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GX-1L grades versus the TL320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung TL320. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Samsung TL320 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L comes with outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Samsung TL320 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung TL320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-1L against the TL320.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and TL320 is 69 and 98 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and TL320.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-1L having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung TL320 will give greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.