Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A390

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A390, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A390 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was announced 5 years before the A390 which is a fairly significant gap 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 A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GX-1L scores against the A390 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GX-1L vs the A390.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and A390 is 69 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and A390.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A390 to show more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.