Samsung GX-1L vs Sony a3500

In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung GX-1L and Sony a3500, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and a3500 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was unveiled 9 years before the a3500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GX-1L scores against the a3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L features outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GX-1L against the a3500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and a3500 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and a3500.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony a3500 to provide you with more detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.