Samsung GX-1L

Samsung GX-1L is Samsung's Advanced DSLR camera initially revealed on February of 2006. The camera comes with a 6MP, CCD APS-C size sensor with a peak resolution of 3008 x 2008.

The GX-1L ranks at #78 out of 92 in Advanced DSLR cameras & all-around #713 out of 1465 for cameras in our collection. You can check our Advanced camera search to see camera ratings based on your personal requirements.

The following is a graph of various criteria used in the scoring system.

The Samsung GX-1L has a history of related cameras. Below, you can find all older and latest models as well as main specs.

You can look at the GX-1L from different angles in the gallery underneath.

Here is a collection of advantages and disadvantages of the Samsung GX-1L based on things that are often seen as necessary in a camera.

The dimension of the sensor on the Samsung GX-1L is 23.5mm x 15.7mm (APS-C). The 369 mm² sensor can resolve 3008 x 2008 pixels using aspect ratios of 3:2.

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The CCD sensor has 6 megapixels and gives a native ISO range of 200 to 3200. RAW files are supported so the user has more margin for error.

The image below illustrates the GX-1L's sensor size in comparison to other common sizes. The GX-1L sensor has a crop factor of 1.5 and is outlined in green.

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To get an understanding of different aspect ratios, you can refer to the visual below.

Samsung GX-1L is 1.26 lbs (570 gr / 20.11 oz) & has outer proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6"). The weight of general Advanced DSLR camera is 776 gr and the Samsung GX-1L is lighter as compared to its rivals.

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The following is a photo of the Samsung GX-1L beside a softdrink to help you to get a sense of its size.

The top view directly below will illustrate the button arrangement on the GX-1L.

The GX-1L uses the Pentax KAF mount and has 101 lenses that you can buy. Here is a few of the lenses we have in our collection that will work with the GX-1L.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

HD Pentax DA 40mm F2.8 Limited40mmf/2.8 80g

Pentax smc DA 35mm F2.4 AL35mmf/2.4 124g

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Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD IF MACRO70-200mmf/2.8 1330g

Pentax smc FA 31mm F1.8 AL Limited31mmf/1.8 345g

Rokinon 14mm f2.8 IF ED MC14mmf/2.8 552g

Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical RF20mmf/1.8 520g

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Samyang 24mm f1.4 ED AS UMC24mmf/1.4 580g

The GX-1L has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes

Cameras that include NFC and / or Bluetooth compatibility can be controlled wirelessly by smartphones. You will be able to transfer photos and usually adjust settings without connecting directly with the camera.

Some apps also enable a Liveview and press the shutter if you aren't near the camera. If the camera features a HDMI port, it can be attached to an external display. Virtually all cameras will allow you to recharge the battery through the USB socket.

Samsung GX-1L does not take video. If you are searching for a camera to shoot just photos, it is not a problem.

Samsung GX-1L doesn't have weather sealing so rainy conditions might affect the camera.

The Samsung GX-1L comes with a 2.5 inch fixed screen having a resolution of 210 thousand dots.

Please note that the screen has no touch support. The GX-1L also includes a Top LCD display so that you can quickly look at the camera's settings.

Photography Glossary

The ViewFinder specs for Samsung GX-1L are as follows:

• ViewFinder Optical (pentamirror)
• ViewFinder Coverage 96%
• ViewFinder Magnification 0.57x

Viewfinders are very useful during bright outdoor conditions which might make the camera display washed out and difficult to see.

Samsung GX-1L continuous shooting speed is 3.0 fps. The max shutter speed is 1/4000s.

Samsung GX-1L features both inbuilt flash along with external flash ability. The max flash sync speed is 1/180s.

Samsung GX-1L features both Phase Detect AF as well as Contrast Based AF. Phase Detection focusing is more faster & exact as compared to Contrast Based focusing.

The AF system comes with 5 focus points to select from. Samsung GX-1L can use manual focusing when required during low light or you need more precise focusing control.

The typical Advanced DSLR camera battery life is 909. Nikon D780 comes with the highest (2260) battery life within this type of cameras.

Below is a list of Advanced DSLR cameras having the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Nikon D780
GX-1L vs D7802260 yesnoyes

Nikon D850
GX-1L vs D8501840 yesyesyes

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Nikon Df
GX-1L vs Df1400 yesnono

Canon 90D
GX-1L vs 90D1300 yesnoyes

Nikon D500
GX-1L vs D5001240 yesyesyes

The following diagram indicates a overview of the Samsung GX-1L for various kinds of photography. To understand more, visit the specific paragraph below.

The Samsung GX-1L receives a points total of 50 which is moderate, and means the camera is relatively suited for portrait images. Photographing portraits favors greatly towards sensor specs, support for RAW files and flexibility to work with off-camera lighting.

Having a average rating of 60, the Samsung GX-1L is reasonably adequate for street photography. A decent street photography camera offers a perfect balance of picture quality plus portability.

A dreadful sports photography score of 38 means the Samsung GX-1L is just not very good for taking pictures of sports. A camera should have fantastic tracking and fast continuous shooting for sports photography.

Portability is pretty critical when getting a camera for travel. Over-all, the Samsung GX-1L gets a decent 52 as a travelling camera which is relatively appropriate to purchase for your journeys.

For anybody who is planning to pick a digital camera for landscape photos, the most significant factor will be image quality. The Samsung GX-1L with it's reasonable grade of 46 for a landscape camera is fairly acceptable within the current marketplace.

A vlogging camera really should posses a articulating display screen, microphone input and if possible IBIS. Considering all the details, the Samsung GX-1L is just not very good as a vlog camera as it delivers a dreadful score of 9.

If you are looking for replacements to the GX-1L, below is a selection of the top placed cameras that fall within the category of Advanced DSLR.

The chart down below offers you an overview of the GX-1L vs it's top scored competitors suggested previously.

Following are additional cameras you may consider as alternative options. To read through a complete comparison, click the "compare" link.