Samsung GX-1L vs Sony QX30

The following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung GX-1L and Sony QX30, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was brought out 9 years before the QX30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the GX-1L matches up vs the QX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L has exterior 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 QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1L and Sony QX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GX-1L and the QX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and QX30 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and QX30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony QX30 will result in more detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.