Samsung GX-1L vs Sony a5000
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony a5000 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
- Launched February 2006
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Announced January 2014
- Replaced the Sony NEX-3N
- Replacement is Sony a5100
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony a5000 Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung GX-1L and Sony a5000, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and a5000 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe GX-1L was manufactured 8 years before the a5000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GX-1L scores against the a5000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony a5000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony a5000
GX-1L | a5000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Samsung GX-1L
a5000 | GX-1L | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | February 2006 | Newer by 95 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 210k | Clearer screen (+251k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony a5000
GX-1L | a5000 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L has got physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung GX-1L and Sony a5000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-1L vs the a5000.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and a5000 is 69 and 89 respectively.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and a5000.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony a5000 to show more detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony a5000 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Sony Alpha a5000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-1L | Sony Alpha a5000 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2006-02-24 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF | Sony E |
Total lenses | 151 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 210 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.50 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 570g (1.26 lbs) | 269g (0.59 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1089 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $0 | $448 |