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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A58

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A58 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
  • Released February 2006
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony A57
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A58 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A58, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A58 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was announced 8 years earlier than the A58 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the GX-1L scores against the A58 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony A58

 GX-1L A58 

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Samsung GX-1L

 A58 GX-1L 
RevealedNovember 2013February 2006More recent by 94 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k210kSharper display (+250k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A58

 GX-1L A58 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L features exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-1L against the A58.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A58 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and A58 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and A58.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A58 to give you more detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
Portrait photography with Sony A58
50
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
77
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography features
Sony A58 Street photography features
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (570g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography information
Sony A58 Sports photography information
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (690 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
Sony A58 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than others (570 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
63
better than average battery pack (690 shots)
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography details
Sony A58 Landscape photography details
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (690 per charge)
small screen (2.7 inch)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging information
Sony A58 Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony A58
 Samsung GX-1LSony SLT-A58
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1L Sony SLT-A58
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2006-02-24 2013-11-27
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 5 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 151 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 210 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570g (1.26 lbs) 492g (1.08 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 753
Other
Battery life - 690 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $645