Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A700
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced February 2006
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Revealed December 2007
- Succeeded the Konica Minolta 7D
- New Model is Sony A77
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In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A700 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe GX-1L was unveiled 22 months earlier than the A700 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GX-1L matches up vs the A700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony A700
| GX-1L | A700 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Samsung GX-1L
| A700 | GX-1L | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | December 2007 |  | February 2006 | More modern by 22 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 210k | Clearer screen (+710k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A700
| GX-1L | A700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L comes with outer measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GX-1L against the A700.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and A700 is 69 and 58 respectively.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and A700.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony A700 to resolve more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A700 Specifications
| Samsung GX-1L | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung GX-1L | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2006-02-24 | 2007-12-19 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4272 x 2848 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 5 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Pentax KAF | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Total lenses | 151 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 210k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.6x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.50 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Max 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 | 570 gr (1.26 lbs) | 768 gr (1.69 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 581 |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | Two |
| Retail pricing | $0 | $1,000 |
