Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A290

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A290, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A290 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was released 5 years prior to the A290 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GX-1L matches up against the A290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L features exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony A290 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A290 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-1L against the A290.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and A290 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and A290.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony A290 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be behind with regard to sensor tech.