Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S2100

Here is a in-depth overview of the Samsung GX-1L and Sony S2100, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1L was manufactured 4 years earlier than the S2100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GX-1L grades versus the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L has outer dimensions 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 S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-1L and Sony S2100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1L versus the S2100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and S2100 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and S2100.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony S2100 will give greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.