Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S2000

Here, we are looking at the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony S2000, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1L was unveiled 4 years prior to the S2000 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the GX-1L scores versus the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L has external 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 S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony S2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-1L against the S2000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and S2000 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and S2000.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony S2000 will offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.