Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A560

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A560, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A560 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was released 5 years earlier than the A560 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GX-1L scores versus the A560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L features external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A560 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-1L compared to the A560.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and A560 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and A560.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony A560 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.