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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Announced February 2006
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The GX-1L was brought out 8 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GX-1L scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 GX-1L Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung GX-1L

 Galaxy Camera 2 GX-1L 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2006More modern by 95 months
Screen size4.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+2.3")
Screen resolution1037k210kSharper screen (+827k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 GX-1L Galaxy Camera 2 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L comes with external dimensions 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 Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GX-1L against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and Galaxy Camera 2 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will give you greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (570g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average in class (283g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography info
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 CIPA)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography advice
52
lighter than average in class (570 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
good battery (400 per charge)
lighter than average in class (283 grams)
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
good battery (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging information
9
no video
37
quite wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
lighter than average in class (283 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Samsung GX-1LSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-1L Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2006-02-24 2014-01-02
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 5 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 4.8"
Resolution of display 210k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570 grams (1.26 lbs) 283 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 life - 400 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $400