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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A900

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(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
Sony A900
(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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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A900 Overview

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.

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The 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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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 
IntroducedOctober 2008February 2006Fresher by 32 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k210kSharper screen (+712k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A900

 GX-1L A900 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A900 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
Portrait photography with Sony A900
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
71
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is great (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography features
Sony A900 Street photography features
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (570g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography features
Sony A900 Sports photography features
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography highlights
Sony A900 Travel photography highlights
52
lighter than competitors in class (570 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
weather sealing
sensor resolution is great (25MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A900 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
no liveview
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
Sony A900 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
9
no video shooting
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony A900
 Samsung GX-1LSony 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