Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A35
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Launched February 2006
(Full Review)
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Below is a extensive review of the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A35, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A35 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe GX-1L was unveiled 6 years before the A35 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GX-1L matches up vs the A35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L and Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony A35
| GX-1L | A35 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung GX-1L
| A35 | GX-1L | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2011 |  | February 2006 | More recent by 67 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 210k | Sharper screen (+711k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A35
| GX-1L | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L has got external 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 A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-1L against the A35.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and A35 is 69 and 69 respectively.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and A35.
Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony A35 to show greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Samsung GX-1L | Sony SLT-A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung GX-1L | Sony SLT-A35 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2006-02-24 | 2011-09-20 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 5 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Pentax KAF | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 151 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 210 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.50 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 570g (1.26 lbs) | 415g (0.91 lbs) |
| 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 rating | not tested | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 763 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 440 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $0 | $598 |