Samsung GX-1L vs Sony G3

The following is a extended comparison of the Samsung GX-1L and Sony G3, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and G3 (10MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1L was brought out 3 years earlier than the G3 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GX-1L matches up against the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L has got 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 G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Samsung GX-1L and Sony G3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GX-1L versus the G3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and G3 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and G3.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony G3 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.