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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-6 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
  • Introduced February 2006
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Updated by Sony A6000
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-6, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was brought out 8 years prior to the NEX-6 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GX-1L matches up vs the NEX-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony NEX-6

 GX-1L NEX-6 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Samsung GX-1L

 NEX-6 GX-1L 
IntroducedMarch 2013February 2006Newer by 86 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kClearer display (+711k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony NEX-6

 GX-1L NEX-6 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L has got exterior 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) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-1L vs the NEX-6.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and NEX-6 is 69 and 85 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and NEX-6.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-6 to give extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Portrait photography camera
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
Street photography with Sony NEX-6
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (570 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (345g)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography info
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography info
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
66
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competition (570 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
75
lighter than competition in class (345 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography highlights
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging info
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging info
9
can't record video
32
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (345 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony NEX-6
 Samsung GX-1LSony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1L Sony Alpha NEX-6
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2006-02-24 2013-03-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 5 99
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF Sony E
Total lenses 151 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 210k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.50 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (1.26 lbs) 345 gr (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1018
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $365