Samsung GX-1L vs Sony QX100

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony QX100, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and QX100 (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1L was launched 8 years prior to the QX100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GX-1L grades vs the QX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L offers outer measurements 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 QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the GX-1L and the QX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and QX100 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and QX100.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony QX100 will give more detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind in sensor technology.