Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-6
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-6 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
- Introduced February 2006
(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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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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2013 |  | February 2006 | Newer by 86 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 210k | Clearer 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.
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 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.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
| Samsung GX-1L | Sony 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 |
