For exceptional image quality and control, the GX 1L contains a five point, wide area autofocus system, having a personal choice of AF single or AF continuous, providing accurate autofocusing in different shooting conditions. The GX 1L also incorporates a high precision, three mode metering system including 16 segment multi pattern metering, center weighted metering, and spot metering. For more control and creativity, users can decide on eight scene modes including Kids, Pets, Candlelight, Museum, Night Scene, Surf and Snow, Text, and Sunset, including several White Balance settings.

As with a lot of high end Samsung camera models, the GX 1L was made to be played with with Schneider optics. The GX 1L uses the Schneider D Xenon 18 55mm lens and will be available for a body only or bundled using the D Xenon lens as a kit. For additional convenience the GX 1L are available with lots of Pentax DSLR lenses and KAF2 and KAF mount lenses.

Designed for convenient use, the GX 1L includes a host of automatic operations including progressive Auto Picture mode that automatically selects the appropriate picture mode from Standard, Landscape, Macro, or Action according to subject. A lot more Auto Sensitivity mode, the GX 1L automatically selects the camera's sensitivity including brightness and focal length to help reduce camera shake and ensure a reliable, clear image. And, for simple selection, all major functions could be accessed out of your large, easy to read mode dial.

The Samsung GX 1L carries a high speed consecutive shooting mode all the way to 2.8 fps for about eight frames in JPEG shooting or older to five frames per second when shooting in RAW mode, allowing anyone to capture many the subject's action or movement.

Designed allow easy viewing of images in every one lighting conditions, the GX 1L includes large, 2.5 inch LCD monitor (210,000 pixels) plus a bright, high magnification pentaprism viewfinder offering a 96 percent field view.

The GX 1L incorporates a compact, lightweight body measuring just 4.9 x 3.6 x 2.6 inches and weighing 16 ounces perfect for on the go shooting. The Samsung GX 1L will also be powered by four AA size Lithium, Ni MH, or CR V3 batteries.