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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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 Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung GX-1L versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1L was released 7 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the GX-1L grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 GX-1L Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution210k0kSharper screen (+210k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung GX-1L

 Galaxy Camera 4G GX-1L 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2006More modern by 79 months
Screen dimensions4.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+2.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 GX-1L Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L comes with external measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-1L versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and Galaxy Camera 4G is 69 and 90 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and Galaxy Camera 4G.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will give extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography info
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (570g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography details
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography info
52
lighter than competition in class (570g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
47
decently wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
36
decently wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Samsung GX-1LSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-1L Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2006-02-24 2012-08-29
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 23-481mm (20.9x)
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 4.8"
Resolution of display 210 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest 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
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570 grams (1.26 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $550