Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6100

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony A6100, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A6100 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was announced 14 years prior to the A6100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GX-1L grades vs the A6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L provides 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) whilst the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony A6100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the GX-1L and the A6100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and A6100 is 69 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and A6100.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony A6100 to resolve extra detail with its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.