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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A65

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A65 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 A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2011
  • Replacement is Sony A68
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A65 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony A65, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was unveiled 6 years earlier than the A65 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GX-1L scores versus the A65 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony A65

 GX-1L A65 

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung GX-1L

 A65 GX-1L 
IntroducedNovember 2011February 2006Newer by 69 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kCrisper screen (+711k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A65

 GX-1L A65 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L has external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-1L compared to the A65.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A65 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and A65 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and A65.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony A65 to deliver extra detail having an extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography information
Sony A65 Portrait photography information
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
77
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
Street photography with Sony A65
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (570 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
77
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
Sony A65 as a Sports photography camera
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography information
Sony A65 Travel photography information
52
lighter than others (570 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography factors
Sony A65 Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging info
Sony A65 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
78
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony A65
 Samsung GX-1LSony SLT-A65
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1L Sony SLT-A65
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2006-02-24 2011-11-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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
Number of lenses 151 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 210 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570g (1.26 pounds) 622g (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 717
Other
Battery life - 560 images
Type 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
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $700