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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A57

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A57 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed February 2006
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Superseded the Sony A55
  • Newer Model is Sony A58
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A57 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A57, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A57 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was launched 7 years earlier than the A57 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GX-1L scores against the A57 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony A57

 GX-1L A57 

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Samsung GX-1L

 A57 GX-1L 
LaunchedSeptember 2012February 2006More modern by 79 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kCrisper screen (+711k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A57

 GX-1L A57 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L has outer 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) and the Sony A57 has sizing of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-1L vs the A57.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A57 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and A57 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and A57.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony A57 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A57 as a Portrait photography camera
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
Street photography with Sony A57
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (570 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
75
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
Sports photography with Sony A57
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography advice
Sony A57 Travel photography advice
52
lighter than others in class (570g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
67
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography features
Sony A57 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
Vlogging with Sony A57
9
no video
77
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony A57
 Samsung GX-1LSony SLT-A57
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1L Sony SLT-A57
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2006-02-24 2012-09-13
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 5 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 151 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 210k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570 gr (1.26 lbs) 618 gr (1.36 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 550 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $1,000