Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A230

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A230, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A230 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was unveiled 4 years earlier than the A230 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the GX-1L matches up versus the A230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L features outside 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 A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-1L compared to the A230.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and A230 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and A230.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony A230 to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.