Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A900
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Announced February 2006
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Introduced October 2008
- Updated by Sony A99
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Here is a complete analysis of the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A900, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A900 (25MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe GX-1L was manufactured 3 years earlier than the A900 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX-1L scores against the A900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony A900
| GX-1L | A900 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Samsung GX-1L
| A900 | GX-1L | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2008 |  | February 2006 | Fresher by 32 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 210k | Sharper screen (+712k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A900
| GX-1L | A900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L offers 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) whilst the Sony A900 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1L versus the A900.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and A900 is 69 and 54 respectively.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and A900.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A900 will show more detail due to its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A900 Specifications
| Samsung GX-1L | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung GX-1L | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2006-02-24 | 2008-10-22 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 6048 x 4032 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 5 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 151 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 210k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.74x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.50 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max 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 | ||
| Highest video resolution | None | None |
| Microphone 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 570 grams (1.26 pounds) | 895 grams (1.97 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1431 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 880 shots |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
| Storage slots | Single | 2 |
| Launch pricing | $0 | $2,736 |