Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A300

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A300, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A300 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was revealed 23 months before the A300 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GX-1L matches up against the A300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L comes with outside 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) whilst the Sony A300 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GX-1L against the A300.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and A300 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and A300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony A300 to offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.