Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6000

Here is a complete analysis of the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony A6000, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A6000 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was released 9 years before the A6000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GX-1L grades against the A6000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L provides outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GX-1L vs the A6000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and A6000 is 69 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and A6000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A6000 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.