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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A33

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced February 2006
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Newer Model is Sony A35
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A33 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony A33, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The GX-1L was introduced 5 years earlier than the A33 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GX-1L grades versus the A33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony A33

 GX-1L A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung GX-1L

 A33 GX-1L 
IntroducedAugust 2010February 2006Fresher by 54 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kClearer display (+711k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A33

 GX-1L A33 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L has got physical measurements 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 A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony A33 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the GX-1L vs the A33.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A33 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and A33 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and A33.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony A33 to show more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
Portrait photography with Sony A33
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
72
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography factors
Sony A33 Street photography factors
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (570 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
76
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography highlights
Sony A33 Sports photography highlights
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
Travel photography with Sony A33
52
lighter than average (570 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (6MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (340 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography information
Sony A33 Landscape photography information
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
67
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (340 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
Sony A33 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
77
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony A33
 Samsung GX-1LSony SLT-A33
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1L Sony SLT-A33
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2006-02-24 2010-08-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 5 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 151 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 210 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570 grams (1.26 pounds) 500 grams (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 591
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $230