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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony a5000

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony a5000 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
  • Launched February 2006
Sony a5000
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony a5000

 GX-1L a5000 

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Samsung GX-1L

 a5000 GX-1L 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2006Newer by 95 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k210kClearer screen (+251k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony a5000

 GX-1L a5000 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and a5000 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Portrait photography camera
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
70
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography details
Sony a5000 Street photography details
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (570g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography highlights
Sony a5000 Sports photography highlights
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
59
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (420 shots)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography features
Sony a5000 Travel photography features
52
lighter than competition (570g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
78
better than average battery (420 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography info
Sony a5000 Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (420 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging highlights
Sony a5000 Vlogging highlights
9
lack of video recording
32
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony a5000
 Samsung GX-1LSony Alpha a5000
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