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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A77 II

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released February 2006
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A77
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A77 II Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A77 II (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was unveiled 9 years prior to the A77 II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GX-1L grades against the A77 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony A77 II

 GX-1L A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Samsung GX-1L

 A77 II GX-1L 
ReleasedMay 2014February 2006Fresher by 100 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k210kSharper display (+1019k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A77 II

 GX-1L A77 II 
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L offers outer measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1L against the A77 II.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and A77 II is 69 and 62 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and A77 II.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A77 II to result in extra detail having an extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Portrait photography camera
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
79
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography highlights
Sony A77 II Street photography highlights
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (570g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Sports photography camera
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
low battery power (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
Travel photography with Sony A77 II
52
lighter than competitors in class (570g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
64
environment sealing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse recording
low battery power (480 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
low battery power (480 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging details
Sony A77 II Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
77
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone jack
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony A77 II
 Samsung GX-1LSony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1L Sony SLT-A77 II
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2006-02-24 2014-05-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 5 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 151 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 210 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570 gr (1.26 lbs) 647 gr (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1013
Other
Battery life - 480 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $1,198