Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6600

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6600, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A6600 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was manufactured 14 years earlier than the A6600 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GX-1L grades versus the A6600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Alpha a6600. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony A6600 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A6600 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1L against the A6600.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and A6600 is 69 and 77 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and A6600.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony A6600 to result in greater detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.