Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A500

In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A500, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A500 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was introduced 4 years earlier than the A500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GX-1L grades versus the A500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L has got physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony A500 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1L and the A500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and A500 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and A500.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony A500 to result in more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.