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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6000

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6000 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
  • Announced February 2006
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Refreshed by Sony A6300
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony A6000

 GX-1L A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung GX-1L

 A6000 GX-1L 
ReleasedApril 2014February 2006Fresher by 99 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k210kClearer display (+712k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A6000

 GX-1L A6000 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

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).

See the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony A6000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6000 size comparison

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

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6000 Portrait photography highlights
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (6 megapixels)
79
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography information
Sony A6000 Street photography information
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (570g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (344g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography highlights
Sony A6000 Sports photography highlights
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
72
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography info
Sony A6000 Travel photography info
52
lighter than average (570 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
77
lighter than competition in class (344g)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography factors
Sony A6000 Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging information
Sony A6000 Vlogging information
9
no video recording
33
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (344g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic support
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony A6000
 Samsung GX-1LSony Alpha a6000
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1L Sony Alpha a6000
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2006-02-24 2014-04-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 5 179
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF Sony E
Available lenses 151 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 210 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570 grams (1.26 pounds) 344 grams (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $548