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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A450

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced February 2006
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A450 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A450, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A450 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was launched 4 years earlier than the A450 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GX-1L matches up vs the A450 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony A450

 GX-1L A450 

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung GX-1L

 A450 GX-1L 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2006Fresher by 47 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A450

 GX-1L A450 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L features outer measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-1L and the A450.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A450 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and A450 is 69 and 65 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and A450.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony A450 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography info
Sony A450 Portrait photography info
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
72
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
Street photography with Sony A450
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (570g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography factors
Sony A450 Sports photography factors
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
77
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (1,050 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography highlights
Sony A450 Travel photography highlights
52
lighter than competitors in class (570 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
60
good battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography advice
Sony A450 Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
no Time Lapse function
66
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (1,050 shots)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
Vlogging with Sony A450
9
no video shooting
9
can't record video
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony A450
 Samsung GX-1LSony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1L Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2006-02-24 2010-01-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 151 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 210 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570g (1.26 lb) 560g (1.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $1,241