Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 with Samsung GX-1L Overview
Let's compare Samsung GX-1L with Sony Alpha DSLR-A900.
These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras.
Samsung GX-1L was released in 2006, and Sony A900 in 2008.
Alpha DSLR-A900 is newer, which is a plus. GX-1L 2 years older.
The sensor resolution of Alpha DSLR-A900 is greater than that of GX-1L. The difference of 19 MP is quite a lot.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (GX-1L), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Sony A900, the maximum ISO is greater by 3200.
Alpha DSLR-A900 has image stabilization(Sensor-shift), GX-1L doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Sony A900 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
GX-1L has optical (pentamirror) viewfinder, and the Alpha DSLR-A900 doesn’t have.
All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Samsung GX-1L has 5.0 fps continuous shooting.
Samsung GX-1L has 5.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
GX-1L |
Alpha DSLR-A900 |
| Brand |
Samsung
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Sony
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| Model |
GX-1L |
Alpha DSLR-A900 |
| Announced |
February, 2006 |
October, 2008 |
| Body Type |
Mid-size SLR |
Mid-size SLR |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Pentax KAF |
Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.5 |
n/a |
| Number of Lenses |
150 |
143 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
2" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
210k pixels |
922k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Optical (pentamirror) |
Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
96% |
100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.57 |
0.74 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
5 |
9 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/8000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
3.0 fps |
5.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
7.50 |
no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
±3 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C |
Full frame |
| Sensor Type |
CCD |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
23.5 x 15.7 mm |
35.9 x 24 mm |
| Sensor Area |
369.0 mm² |
861.6 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
6 MP |
25 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
3008 x 2008 |
6048 x 4032 |
| Max Native ISO |
3200 |
6400 |
| Min Native ISO |
200 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
None |
None |
| Video Formats |
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| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
0 shots |
880 shots |
| Battery Type |
|
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
4 x AA |
NP-FM500H |
| Physical |
| Weight |
570 g |
895 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
125 x 93 x 66 mm |
156 x 117 x 82 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/MMC card |
Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
2 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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