Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A330

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony A330, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A330 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was manufactured 4 years before the A330 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the GX-1L matches up versus the A330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L has got exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony A330 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1L versus the A330.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and A330 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and A330.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony A330 to render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.