Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A9 II
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A9 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced February 2006
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
- Announced October 2019
- Older Model is Sony A9

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A9 II Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony A9 II, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

The GX-1L was unveiled 14 years before the A9 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera 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 A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the GX-1L scores vs the A9 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A9 II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony A9 II
GX-1L | A9 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Samsung GX-1L
A9 II | GX-1L | |||
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Announced | October 2019 | ![]() | February 2006 | Fresher by 165 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper screen (+1230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A9 II
GX-1L | A9 II | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L has got external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony A9 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GX-1L and the A9 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and A9 II is 69 and 62 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and A9 II.
To sum up, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A9 II will show greater detail having an extra 18MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A9 II Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-1L | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2006-02-24 | 2019-10-03 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF | Sony E |
Available lenses | 151 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 210 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 570g (1.26 lb) | 678g (1.49 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") |
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 | - | 690 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Retail cost | $0 | $4,498 |