Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A99
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A99 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
- Announced February 2006
(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
Photography Glossary 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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | December 2012 |  | February 2006 | Fresher by 82 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 210k | Crisper 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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and A99 is 69 and 57 respectively.
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.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A99 Specifications
| Samsung GX-1L | Sony 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 |
