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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A7c

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released February 2006
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Announced September 2020
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A7c Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A7c, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A7c (24MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1L was manufactured 15 years before the A7c which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GX-1L matches up vs the A7c in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony A7c

 GX-1L A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Samsung GX-1L

 A7c GX-1L 
AnnouncedSeptember 2020February 2006Newer by 177 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k210kSharper display (+712k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A7c

 GX-1L A7c 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L provides physical dimensions 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 A7c has dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A7c in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-1L vs the A7c.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A7c size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and A7c is 69 and 78 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and A7c.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A7c will provide greater detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7c Portrait photography highlights
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
78
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography advice
Sony A7c Street photography advice
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (570g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography information
Sony A7c Sports photography information
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
88
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (740 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography info
Sony A7c Travel photography info
52
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
86
good battery life (740 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7c as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
good battery life (740 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
Vlogging with Sony A7c
9
can't shoot video
86
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony A7c
 Samsung GX-1LSony Alpha A7c
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1L Sony Alpha A7c
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2006-02-24 2020-09-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 5 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF Sony E
Total lenses 151 122
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 210k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570g (1.26 pounds) 509g (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 740 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $1,800