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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A3000

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(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
Sony A3000
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony A3000

 GX-1L A3000 

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung GX-1L

 A3000 GX-1L 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2006Newer by 91 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A3000

 GX-1L A3000 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A3000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography info
Sony A3000 Portrait photography info
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography info
Sony A3000 Street photography info
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (570 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Sports photography camera
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
60
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography information
Sony A3000 Travel photography information
52
lighter than competition (570 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (411 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
Sony A3000 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
26
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (411g)
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony A3000
 Samsung GX-1LSony Alpha A3000
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
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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