Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
GX-1L | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung GX-1L
Galaxy Camera 2 | GX-1L | |||
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Released | January 2014 | February 2006 | More modern by 95 months | |
Screen size | 4.8" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+2.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 210k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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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 |