Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 VA

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 VA, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1L was revealed 13 years prior to the RX100 VA and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GX-1L matches up versus the RX100 VA in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L has 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) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-1L compared to the RX100 VA.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and RX100 VA is 69 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and RX100 VA.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-1L with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 VA will render more detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be behind with regard to sensor tech.