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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

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

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
  • Introduced February 2006
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced January 2006
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung GX-1L versus Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GX-1L (6MP) and the GX-1S (6MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was brought out 2 months later than the GX-1S and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GX-1L scores against the GX-1S for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 GX-1L GX-1S 

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

 GX-1S GX-1L 

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

 GX-1L GX-1S 
IntroducedFebruary 2006January 2006Same age
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.5"2.5"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution210k210kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

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

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-1L versus Samsung GX-1S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GX-1L vs the GX-1S.

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

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and GX-1S is 69 and 68 respectively.

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

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

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and GX-1S.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1S
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (6MP)
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Street photography factors
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (570g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (605g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography features
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography features
52
lighter than competition (570g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
52
lighter than average in class (605g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography features
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
9
no video
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung GX-1S
 Samsung GX-1LSamsung GX-1S
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-1L Samsung GX-1S
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2006-02-24 2006-01-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 5 11
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF Pentax KAF
Total lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 210k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570 grams (1.26 pounds) 605 grams (1.33 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $0 $850