Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A200

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A200, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A200 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was brought out 3 years before the A200 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GX-1L scores vs the A200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L provides outer measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-1L against the A200.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and A200 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and A200.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony A200 to give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.