Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX1

Here, we are matching up the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1L was unveiled 8 years prior to the RX1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GX-1L grades vs the RX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L has got outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-1L against the RX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and RX1 is 69 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and RX1.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony RX1 will resolve more detail having an extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind in sensor technology.