Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A7R

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A7R, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A7R (36MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1L was manufactured 9 years before the A7R and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the GX-1L matches up vs the A7R for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Alpha A7R. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-1L vs the A7R.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and A7R is 69 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and A7R.

Plainly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-1L because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7R will render extra detail due to its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.