Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A65
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A65 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)
- 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
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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A65 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony A65
GX-1L | A65 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung GX-1L
A65 | GX-1L | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | February 2006 | Newer by 69 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 210k | Crisper screen (+711k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A65
GX-1L | A65 | |||
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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).
Analyze the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony A65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A65 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
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 |