Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-5N

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung GX-1L and Sony NEX-5N, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was released 6 years earlier than the NEX-5N and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the GX-1L matches up versus the NEX-5N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L has external measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1L vs the NEX-5N.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and NEX-5N is 69 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and NEX-5N.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony NEX-5N to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.