Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung GX-1L
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Released July 2014
(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
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The following is a complete assessment of the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung GX-1L, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.
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Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the XG-1 matches up against the GX-1L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung GX-1L
| XG-1 | GX-1L | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2014 |  | February 2006 | Newer by 103 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 210k | Clearer display (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Pentax XG-1
| GX-1L | XG-1 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung GX-1L
| XG-1 | GX-1L | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax XG-1 has got external dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the XG-1 against the GX-1L.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and GX-1L is 66 and 69 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and GX-1L.
Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XG-1 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax XG-1 will show more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent XG-1 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
| Pentax XG-1 | Samsung GX-1L | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax XG-1 | Samsung GX-1L |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2014-07-15 | 2006-02-24 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 5 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
| Lens focal range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 210k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 7.50 m |
| Flash settings | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 567 gr (1.25 lbs) | 570 gr (1.26 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LB-060 | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/MMC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $599 | $0 |
