Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A57
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A57 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
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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).
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L and Sony SLT-A57. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2012 |  | February 2006 | More modern by 79 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 210k | Crisper 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.
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 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.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A57 Specifications
| Samsung GX-1L | Sony 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 |
