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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A35

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A35 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
  • Launched February 2006
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony A33
  • Newer Model is Sony A37
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A35 Overview

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).

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The 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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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 
LaunchedSeptember 2011February 2006More recent by 67 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kSharper screen (+711k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A35

 GX-1L A35 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A35 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography features
Sony A35 Portrait photography features
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography factors
Sony A35 Street photography factors
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (570 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (415g)
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
Sports photography with Sony A35
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
low battery pack (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
Travel photography with Sony A35
52
lighter than competitors in class (570g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
lighter than others in class (415g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (440 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography factors
Sony A35 Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
no Timelapse function
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (440 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
Sony A35 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
lighter than others in class (415g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony A35
 Samsung GX-1LSony 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