Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A7

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A7, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A7 (24MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1L was introduced 9 years before the A7 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GX-1L grades vs the A7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Alpha A7. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L offers exterior 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 A7 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-1L vs the A7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and A7 is 69 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and A7.

As you can tell, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7 will produce more detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be behind in sensor tech.