Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A3000
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced February 2006
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Released August 2013
- Updated by Sony a3500
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A3000 Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony A3000, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A3000 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GX-1L was released 8 years earlier than the A3000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GX-1L matches up against the A3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A3000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Alpha A3000. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony A3000
GX-1L | A3000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung GX-1L
A3000 | GX-1L | |||
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Released | August 2013 | February 2006 | Newer by 91 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Sharper screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A3000
GX-1L | A3000 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L has got outer 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 Sony A3000 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony A3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-1L versus the A3000.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and A3000 is 69 and 69 respectively.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and A3000.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony A3000 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A3000 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-1L | Sony Alpha A3000 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2006-02-24 | 2013-08-27 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 151 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 210k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.50 m | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | AVCHD, H.264, MP4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 570 gr (1.26 lbs) | 411 gr (0.91 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1068 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $398 |