Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A100

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony A100, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A100 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was announced 5 months before the A100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the GX-1L matches up vs the A100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L features outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony A100 has proportions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony A100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-1L versus the A100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and A100 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and A100.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony A100 to provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.