Samsung GX-1L vs Sony a5000

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.

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.

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.

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.