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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6100

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced February 2006
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched August 2019
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony A6100

 GX-1L A6100 

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Samsung GX-1L

 A6100 GX-1L 
LaunchedAugust 2019February 2006Fresher by 164 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k210kSharper screen (+712k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A6100

 GX-1L A6100 
Manually focus More precise focus

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6100 size comparison

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

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
Portrait photography with Sony A6100
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
Street photography with Sony A6100
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (570 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
above average ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
Sports photography with Sony A6100
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
75
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
Travel photography with Sony A6100
52
lighter than competitors in class (570g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
86
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging information
Sony A6100 Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
79
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic socket
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony A6100
 Samsung GX-1LSony Alpha a6100
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1L Sony Alpha a6100
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2006-02-24 2019-08-28
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 6 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 5 425
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF Sony E
Available lenses 151 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 210 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.50 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570g (1.26 lbs) 396g (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 420 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $748