Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A380

Lets look more closely at the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A380, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A380 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was unveiled 4 years earlier than the A380 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GX-1L scores vs the A380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L has outer 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 A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A380 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-1L versus the A380.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and A380 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and A380.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony A380 to offer more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.