Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A7R III

Below is a extensive comparison of the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A7R III, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1L was launched 12 years before the A7R III and that is quite a serious 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 Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GX-1L grades versus the A7R III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Alpha A7R III. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L has got outer measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A7R III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-1L versus the A7R III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and A7R III is 69 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and A7R III.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-1L because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R III will give extra detail utilizing its extra 36MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind in sensor technology.