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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6600

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6600 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 A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Refreshed by Sony A6700
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6600 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony A6600

 GX-1L A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Samsung GX-1L

 A6600 GX-1L 
LaunchedAugust 2019February 2006Fresher by 164 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k210kCrisper display (+712k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A6600

 GX-1L A6600 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6600 size comparison

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

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6600 Portrait photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
82
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography information
Sony A6600 Street photography information
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (570 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
Sports photography with Sony A6600
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (810 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than average (570g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
84
better than average battery power (810 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery power (810 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
Vlogging with Sony A6600
9
can't shoot video
84
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony A6600
 Samsung GX-1LSony Alpha a6600
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1L Sony Alpha a6600
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2006-02-24 2019-08-28
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 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 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 5 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF Sony E
Number of lenses 151 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 210k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 lb) 503g (1.11 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1497
Other
Battery life - 810 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $1,198