Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A450

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A450 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.