Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-7

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-7, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was introduced 6 years prior to the NEX-7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the GX-1L grades versus the NEX-7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the GX-1L versus the NEX-7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and NEX-7 is 69 and 84 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and NEX-7.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony NEX-7 to give more detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.