Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A9

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A9, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A9 (24MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1L was unveiled 12 years before the A9 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GX-1L grades vs the A9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Alpha A9. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L offers physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GX-1L against the A9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and A9 is 69 and 65 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and A9.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A9 will offer more detail having an extra 18MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind in sensor innovation.