Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A7R IV

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A7R IV, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1L was manufactured 14 years prior to the A7R IV and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GX-1L grades versus the A7R IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L comes with outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A7R IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1L against the A7R IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and A7R IV is 69 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and A7R IV.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R IV will resolve extra detail due to its extra 55MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.