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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Newer Model is Samsung GX-20
Samsung GX-1L
(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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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both created by Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was introduced 7 months after the GX-1L so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the GX-10 grades vs the GX-1L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Samsung GX-1L

 GX-10 GX-1L 
AnnouncedSeptember 2006February 2006More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung GX-10

 GX-1L GX-10 

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung GX-1L

 GX-10 GX-1L 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution210k210kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 enjoys external dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-1L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX-10 vs the GX-1L.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and GX-1L is 59 and 69 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and GX-1L.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung GX-10 to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent GX-10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography information
53
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
51
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (570g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography advice
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
49
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
52
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography information
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography information
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging advice
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging advice
9
no video
9
no video
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung GX-1L
 Samsung GX-10Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-10 Samsung GX-1L
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2006-09-21 2006-02-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 5
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF
Total lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.5"
Screen resolution 210k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793 gr (1.75 lb) 570 gr (1.26 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 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 model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $850 $0