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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A99

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A99 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
  • Announced February 2006
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Released December 2012
  • Older Model is Sony A900
  • Updated by Sony A99 II
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A99 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A99, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A99 (24MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1L was launched 7 years earlier than the A99 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GX-1L matches up versus the A99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony A99

 GX-1L A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Samsung GX-1L

 A99 GX-1L 
ReleasedDecember 2012February 2006Fresher by 82 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k210kCrisper screen (+1019k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A99

 GX-1L A99 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L provides external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-1L vs the A99.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A99 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and A99 is 69 and 57 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and A99.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A99 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography features
Sony A99 Portrait photography features
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
81
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography highlights
Sony A99 Street photography highlights
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (570 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
75
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
Sony A99 as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography info
Sony A99 Travel photography info
52
lighter than average (570 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
weather sealing
good megapixels (24MP)
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (500 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A99 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
low battery pack (500 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging details
Sony A99 Vlogging details
9
no video
76
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony A99
 Samsung GX-1LSony SLT-A99
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1L Sony SLT-A99
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2006-02-24 2012-12-12
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2008 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 5 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 151 143
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 210k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570 grams (1.26 lb) 812 grams (1.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1555
Other
Battery life - 500 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots One Dual
Price at release $0 $1,998